Author: Yaw Agbey
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Professor Wiseman Nkuhlu, South Africa’s first Black chartered accountant, inspires future leaders with his commitment to purposeful leadership and educational transformation.
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Former NY Governor David Paterson and stepson Anthony Sliwa assaulted in Manhattan, highlighting urban safety concerns and showcasing resilience in face of adversity.
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Danita Johnson, first Black president of MLS team DC United, drives growth with innovative strategies amid record attendance and $775 million valuation.
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Discover how FDR promoted Benjamin O. Davis Sr. to become the first Black brigadier general in 1940, following a campaign scandal that threatened his re-election bid.
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Kingswood Golf Estate in George, Western Cape, welcomes its first-ever black springbok in 2024, a rare genetic variation described as a “one in a million” sight.
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Roy Shivers, the CFL’s first Black GM, to be inducted into Saskatchewan Roughriders’ Plaza of Honour in 2024, recognizing his trailblazing leadership and commitment to diversity in football.
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Coco Gauff makes history at the China Open, becoming the first American woman since Serena Williams to win the title in a stunning straight-sets victory over Karolina Muchova.
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Darlene Goins becomes the first Black woman to lead the Wells Fargo Foundation, bringing expertise in financial health and inclusion to champion economic advancement for marginalized communities.
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Olaudah Equiano, a former slave, became the first Black man to cross the Arctic Circle in 1773, leaving a remarkable account that influenced the abolitionist movement.
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The Roberts Settlement Legacy Walk in Indiana honors Black pioneers who founded a thriving community in 1835, offering an interactive outdoor trail exploring their history.
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