Author: Yaw Agbey
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The inspiring story of Robin Williams, a 60-year-old black ballet dancer breaking barriers in the world of dance. Williams recently performed in skin-tone pointe shoes, marking a significant milestone in her 60-year ballet career.
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The extraordinary life of Sarah Rector, one of the first black millionaires in US history. From being a poor farmer’s daughter in Taft, Oklahoma, to discovering oil on her land at age 10, Rector’s journey is a remarkable…
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Dr. Hadiyah-Nicole Green, a physicist and cancer researcher, recently achieved a scientific breakthrough – becoming the first person to successfully cure cancer in mice using laser-activated nanoparticles. Her groundbreaking solution demonstrates the immense potential for affordable, non-invasive cancer…
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The groundbreaking achievement of Rihanna’s “ANTI” album, setting a historic record on the Billboard 200 chart by spending 400 weeks—an unprecedented feat for a Black female artist. Explore the chart-topping single “Work” and how “ANTI” has maintained its…
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The inspiring journey of Ahmed Muhammad, who, in 2019, made history as the first Black male valedictorian at Oakland Technical High School. With a stellar 4.73 GPA and a commitment to academic excellence, Muhammad shares insights on balancing…
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How Rachel Lindsay made history as the first Black ‘Bachelorette’ in 2017, breaking barriers in the long-standing reality TV franchise. Discover the challenges she faced in addressing race onscreen and the ongoing conversations about diversity in the Bachelor…
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The remarkable life and career of Dorothy Dandridge, the first Black woman nominated for a Best Actress Oscar. From her early struggles in a racially divided Hollywood to her groundbreaking nomination for “Carmen Jones,” Dandridge’s story is one…
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The compelling story of Jack Johnson, “The Galveston Giant,” who overcame Jim Crow discrimination to become the first Black heavyweight champion in 1908. Johnson’s victory against Tommy Burns broke boxing’s color barrier, paving the way for African American…
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The groundbreaking casting choices in the next Top Gun movie, featuring Theresa Chukwuemeka-Shultz as the first black female Tom Cruise and Jennifer Connelly as Penny Benjamin in “Top Gun: Maverick.” Learn about the evolution of the iconic Tom…
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The rich history of Perkins Elementary School in Des Moines as they honor their first Black teacher, Harriette J. Curley, by naming the school library after her. Learn about Curley’s groundbreaking role as a kindergarten educator from 1946…
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