Author: Yaw Agbey
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Discover Antonio McBroom’s incredible journey from a college scooper at UNC-Chapel Hill’s Ben & Jerry’s to the youngest franchisee in company history. Partnering with entrepreneurs Eric Taylor and Phillip Scotton, McBroom now oversees 15 Ben & Jerry’s stores,…
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Explore the amazing journey of Dr. Mae Jemison, the first Black woman in space. From her early inspiration driven by a fascination with astronomy to breaking boundaries as a doctor and engineer, Jemison’s determination led her to achieve…
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Witness the historic moment on May 26th, 2023, as retired Navy Captain Timika Lindsay and her daughter Elise become the first Black mother-daughter graduates of the US Naval Academy in its 177 years. Explore Timika’s 30-year Naval career…
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Explore the historic achievement of Professor Jacob Jonas Nii Klu Nortey, the late founder of Valley View University, as the first Black president of the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church for Africa and the Indian Ocean.
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Discover how Virgil Abloh made history as the first Black Artistic Director at Louis Vuitton. Explore the shifting luxury landscape and the crossover between streetwear and high fashion. Learn about Abloh’s rise, his unique approach to design, and…
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Delve into the historic moment as Sir David Adjaye becomes the first Black architect awarded the Royal Gold Medal by RIBA in May 2021. Explore his acclaimed designs, including the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and…
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The history of C.R. Patterson & Sons, the first Black-owned automobile company founded by Frederick Douglass Patterson and his father Charles Richard.
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Explore the journey of Timi Adelakun, the first Black valedictorian at South Broward High School, achieving a record-breaking GPA of 5.6045. Learn about his acceptance into 8 top-tier universities, choosing Pomona College with a full scholarship.
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Explore the historic opening of Virginia’s first Black-owned birthing center, Gather Grounded Midwifery, led by fourth-generation midwife Racha Tahani Lawler-Queen.
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Discover the historic appointment of Claudine Gay as Harvard University’s 30th President, the first Black person and second woman in its 386-year history. Explore her career, commitment to diversity, and vision for a more connected and inclusive Harvard…
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