Author: Yaw Agbey
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Teresa Thomas-Smith made history as the first Black woman elected mayor of Palmetto, Georgia. Read about her journey from city council to this historic milestone.
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Virginia Democrats have nominated Del. Don Scott as the first Black Speaker of the House of Delegates, a historic milestone for representation in the state’s 400-year legislative history.
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Laila Edwards, a trailblazing Black woman from the University of Wisconsin, recently etched her name in history as the first to join the US National Hockey Team, showcasing unmatched skills and breaking barriers in women’s hockey
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Lewis Diondre, the CEO of Wave Rideshare, is on a mission to make it the first Black-owned tech company in the U.S. to go public, aiming for an IPO in the next couple of years and prioritizing safety,…
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Former White House staffer Gabe Amo makes history as the first Black person to represent Rhode Island in Congress, securing a decisive win in the state’s heavily Democratic First Congressional District.
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Howard University makes history as the first HBCU with an intercollegiate figure skating team, founded by students Maya James and Cheyenne Walker, aiming to break barriers in sports and foster inclusivity in the traditionally underrepresented realm of figure…
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Alena Analeigh Wicker, at just 13 years old, defies age norms as the youngest Black student ever accepted into medical school, having graduated high school at 12, and concurrently pursuing two undergraduate degrees while passionately advocating for underrepresented…
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Singer Tracy Chapman, breaking barriers, made history as the first Black woman to win a Country Music Association award, with her timeless hit “Fast Car” securing Song of the Year, 35 years after its debut, and thanks to…
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The Las Vegas Raiders have made NFL history by assembling the league’s first-ever all-Black leadership team, featuring Sandra Douglass Morgan as president, Antonio Pierce as interim head coach, and Champ Kelly as interim general manager
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Sports agent Nicole Lynn, in a groundbreaking achievement in early 2023, etched her name in history as the first Black woman agent to represent an NFL player in the Super Bowl. Her client, Jalen Hurts, the talented quarterback…
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