Author: Yaw Agbey
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Explore the inspiring journey of Dr. Alexa Canady, the first Black woman neurosurgeon in the U.S. Uncover her path from zoology to neurosurgery, breaking barriers, and saving young lives.
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Discover the inspiring journey of Yityish Aynaw, the first Black woman to be crowned Miss Israel in 2013. From overcoming childhood hardship as an Ethiopian immigrant to triumphing in the pageant, Aynaw’s story is one of resilience and…
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Explore the groundbreaking story of Faisa Farole, a veteran midwife who opens Washington’s first licensed Black-owned birthing center, the Federal Way Birth Center.
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Discover the story of Vine Street Brewing Co., Missouri’s inaugural Black-owned brewery, as it secures a $25,000 grant for expansion.
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Explore the inspiring journey of Annie Turnbo Malone, the trailblazing entrepreneur who became the first Black female self-made millionaire in the United States by amassing a $14 million empire in 1920.
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Mario West pioneered West Food Brands, the world’s first ever Black-owned doughnut mix brand. His nutritious baking mixes uplift underserved communities.
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Explore the rich history of Alabama’s Mobile County Training School, founded in 1910 as the state’s first public high school for African-American students.
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Explore the incredible journey of Philip Emeagwali, the Nigerian computer scientist who revolutionized supercomputing in the 1980s, shaping the foundations of the internet.
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Discover the groundbreaking journey of 10-year-old Keivonn Woodard from Bowie, Maryland, who made history as the first Black deaf Emmy nominee and the second youngest performer ever nominated.
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Ghanaian legend Asamoah Gyan scored in a record 9 consecutive major international tournaments from 2006-2017, before Cristiano Ronaldo equaled the mark in 2021.
Recent Posts
- Fayetteville’s First Black-Owned Shopping Plaza, Kingdom Corners, Fully Leased in Just Three Months
- Karen S. Carter Appointed First Female COO of Dow, Leading Business Operations and Innovation Across the Company
- Meet Nina Parker: The First Black Woman to Create an Exclusive Plus-Size Clothing Line with Macy’s, Empowering Everyday Women
- University of Washington Appoints Robert J. Jones as First African American President, Marking a Historic Leadership Milestone
- Trailblazing U.S. Navy Pilot Dr. Kamin Samuel Reflects on Her Journey as the First Black Woman to Fly Helicopters
