Author: Yaw Agbey
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Tameka Ellington becomes the McKinley Museum’s first Black history curator, leading plans for a dedicated Black history wing.
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Tauana McDonald has been named the President and CEO of Mount Carmel Health System, becoming the first African American woman to lead the 138-year-old organization. Learn more about her leadership and achievements.
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A monument to honor 70 Black Union soldiers from Franklin County will be unveiled at the historic First Baptist Church in Rocky Mount, Virginia in late 2025.
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DNA analysis reveals that the “first Black Briton” was likely a woman from Cyprus, not Africa, challenging previous assumptions and offering new insights into ancient British history.
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Quinton Law, Moorestown’s Deputy Mayor, is set to become the town’s first Black mayor in January, marking a historic moment in Moorestown’s leadership.
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Pam Stevenson becomes the first Black woman to lead Kentucky House Democrats, marking a historic moment in state politics.
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Calvin Butler made history in 2022 as Exelon’s first Black president and CEO. Learn about his career, leadership, and recognition in the energy sector.
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Byron Williams, with 25 years of Daytona Beach law enforcement experience, becomes Holly Hill’s first Black police chief, leading with transparency and dedication.
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Derrick Henry, Daytona Beach’s first Black male mayor, begins another term, advancing economic growth, housing solutions, and community development.
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Elzie Odom, Arlington’s first Black mayor, transformed the city through his community engagement, leadership, and dedication to growth. Discover his lasting legacy.
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