Author: Ebenezer Agbey Quist
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A century after his denied England call-up, football legend Jack Leslie is honoured with a blue plaque in Plymouth for his remarkable career and resilience against racism.
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Sierjie Lash was named Akron’s first Black woman district fire chief, stepping into a top role amid a lawsuit from a fellow firefighter over the promotion process.
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Kahlil Wilson became the first Black postmaster of Jamaica, Queens, leading postal operations serving 250,000 residents. Learn about his journey and leadership.
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Georgina Wilson leads the UK’s first Black woman-founded social investment fund with a £1.5m pilot to support minority-led community enterprises through patient capital and business skills training.
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Boxing champion Claressa Shields earns historic BET Sportswoman of the Year nomination, becoming the first female boxer recognized in this category.
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Jasmine Amy Rogers is breaking barriers as the first Black Betty Boop on Broadway—and earning a Tony nomination. Discover her inspiring journey.
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Erek Barron, Maryland’s first Black U.S. attorney, joins Mintz law firm in D.C. after breaking barriers in public service.
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Deborah Cox made history in 2022 as the first Black woman inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. Learn more about her journey, music career, and legacy.
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John Ewing Jr. defeats Jean Stothert to become Omaha’s first Black mayor, signaling a historic shift in leadership.
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Ald. Pat Dowell made history as Chicago’s first Black woman Finance Committee Chair, reshaping City Council power dynamics and advocating for equity under Mayor Brandon Johnson.
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