Author: Ebenezer Agbey Quist
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All about Eunice Carter, one of the first Black women prosecutors in America, who left a solid legacy in the criminal justice system of the 1930s. Discover how she played a pivotal role in taking down notorious mob…
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How Toto Bissainthe made history by establishing the first Black theatre company in Paris, Les Griots, in 1956. Discover her enduring legacy as a Haitian artist and theatre trailblazer, providing a platform for Black actors and stories in…
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History has been made in the state of Louisiana’s U.S. Western District Court. Attorney Jerry Edwards Jr. recently became the first ever African American federal judge to serve this judicial district after his confirmation by the Senate. Blazing…
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The inspiring story of Mary Jane Patterson, the first Black woman to earn a bachelor’s degree in 1862. Learn about her journey from slavery to academic excellence at Oberlin College, where she overcame barriers to pursue higher education
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Read about Victoria Monét’s historic Grammys win as the first female R&B artist to win Best New Artist since Alicia Keys in 2002. Explore her emotional acceptance speech and unprecedented success with awards for Best R&B Album and…
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Burna Boy’s historic Grammy performance, where he became the first African artist to grace the Grammy Main Stage with his electrifying Afrobeats set. Discover his journey to global fame, from his critically acclaimed “Outside” album to his Billboard…
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TTyla Seethal, Grammy Award, Best African Performance, South African artist, Water song, African music, Youngest Grammy winner, TikTok sensation, Billboard Hot 100, Global music superstar
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The historic celebration as Oyofe Official honors Coridlionne, their first-ever Black Belt winner. Explore the emotional journey, from Coridlionne’s captivating performance to the gratitude expressed to mentors and supporters. Join in the excitement surrounding this monumental achievement in…
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The life of Naomi Sims, the trailblazing model who made history as the first Black model on the cover of Ladies’ Home Journal. Explore how Sims overcame racial barriers in the modeling industry and expanded beauty ideals through…
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The remarkable life and legacy of Emlen Tunnell, the first African American player for the New York Giants and a true American hero. From breaking football’s color barrier to his heroic service in the Coast Guard during World…
Recent Posts
- Wilmington Honors Dr. Velma Scantlebury-White, the Nation’s First Black Female Transplant Surgeon, for a Trailblazing Career in Medicine
- David Blackwell Paved the Way as the First Black Scholar in the National Academy of Sciences, Revolutionizing Game Theory and Statistics
- How Thomas Jennings Pioneered Dry Cleaning and Became the First Black American to Secure a U.S. Patent
- Vivica A. Fox Blazed a Trail as Hollywood’s First Black Female U.S. President in a Live-Action Film—A Milestone That Still Inspires!
- Edward McKnight Brawley, the First Black Graduate of Bucknell, Opened Doors for Generations of Black Scholars 150 Years Ago
