Author: Yaw Agbey
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Beyoncé makes history as first Black artist to ever win the Top Dance/Electronic Album award at the Billboard Music Awards for her record “Renaissance.”
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Discover the groundbreaking achievement of Brett Peterson, the first Black general manager in the history of US hockey. As the newly appointed GM for the 2024 US men’s national hockey team, Peterson’s trailblazing career includes breaking racial barriers…
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Jonathon Heyward makes history as the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra’s first Black musical director and youngest-ever conductor at age 31.
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The remarkable life of James Hemings, the enslaved individual who defied the odds to become the first American trained as a master chef in France. Uncover his journey from early adversity to prestigious culinary training in 18th-century France…
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Explore the vibrant story behind Rollin’ CLT, Charlotte’s first Black-owned skate park founded by Kendria Holmes, Brandi Fox, and Sh’niqua Ussery. Discover the unique entertainment experience, challenges faced, and their ambitious plans for expansion.
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Explore the inspiring journey of Dr. Alexa Canady, the first Black woman neurosurgeon in the U.S. Uncover her path from zoology to neurosurgery, breaking barriers, and saving young lives.
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Discover the inspiring journey of Yityish Aynaw, the first Black woman to be crowned Miss Israel in 2013. From overcoming childhood hardship as an Ethiopian immigrant to triumphing in the pageant, Aynaw’s story is one of resilience and…
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Explore the groundbreaking story of Faisa Farole, a veteran midwife who opens Washington’s first licensed Black-owned birthing center, the Federal Way Birth Center.
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Discover the story of Vine Street Brewing Co., Missouri’s inaugural Black-owned brewery, as it secures a $25,000 grant for expansion.
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Explore the inspiring journey of Annie Turnbo Malone, the trailblazing entrepreneur who became the first Black female self-made millionaire in the United States by amassing a $14 million empire in 1920.
Recent Posts
- Henry Louis Gates Jr. Was the First Black Scholar to Receive the National Humanities Medal in 1998, Paving the Way for a Legacy in American Culture
- Janelle Bynum Shatters Boundaries as Oregon’s First Black Congresswoman, Defeating Incumbent in Historic Victory for Change
- Whoopi Goldberg Launches the First All Women’s Sports Network, Paving the Way for Global Spotlight on Female Athletes and Game-Changing Coverage
- Chief Theresa Kachindamoto, Malawi’s First Female Ngoni Leader, Ends 3,500 Child Marriages and Champions Education for Girls
- Shoshana Johnson Inspires as First Black Female POW Reflects on Service and Importance of Veteran Education
