Author: Yaw Agbey
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In 1960, Ruby Bridges became the first Black student at age 6 to integrate the all-white William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans. Learn about her history-making story.
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Witness history as A’myri Phillips and Cali Johnson become the first African American valedictorian and salutatorian at Dekaney High School in Houston, Texas. Overcoming challenges and inspiring change, their remarkable graduation marks a legacy of determination and limitless…
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At age 16, Maya Angelou made history as one of the first Black female streetcar conductors in San Francisco in the 1940s. Learn about her pioneering role in the city’s transit.
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7-year-old Paris Epps made history as the first Black winner of the Tiny Miss Princess of America pageant. Learn about her prize-winning achievement.
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De’Shawn Washington made history as the first Black man named Massachusetts Teacher of the Year. Learn about his impact empowering students and advancing educational excellence.
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Discover the groundbreaking achievements of Dr. Leonard Weather, Jr., the first African American elected President of the Academy of Physicians in Clinical Research (APCR).
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Leroy Stover, who made history in 1966 as Birmingham, Alabama’s first Black police officer, passed away at age 90. He persevered through racism to integrate the force.
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At only 28 years old, Shequeena McKenzie made history as the first Black female judge appointed in McComb, Mississippi. Learn about her inspirational path breaking barriers.
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Shaneisha Dodson’s company Brilliant Girl has sold over 1,000 units of her groundbreaking Black superhero doll, Sugamama. Learn about her mission to bring representation to toys.
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Las Vegas has its first Black-owned bookstore in over 10 years with the opening of Multicultural Books Las Vegas by Tamara Shiloh and Carol Santiago. Learn about this inclusive new hub for literature.
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