Author: Ebenezer Agbey Quist
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Jackie Pettyjohn, SEPTA’s first female train engineer, retires after 40 years of exceptional service, leaving a lasting legacy in the transportation industry.
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Edward Greer, a retired Army major general and one of the first Black generals in U.S. history, has passed away at the age of 100. His legacy in both military service and the El Paso community continues to…
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Dr. George Henderson, Norman’s first Black homeowner, reflects on his legacy and calls for a more inclusive future during a Black History Month address to the city.
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Alma Gene Prince Saunders, Hanover College’s first Black graduate, will be honored with a portrait unveiling on February 7, 2025. Learn about her legacy in education and civil rights.
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Clayton Deskins, the first Black football player at Appalachian State, made history with his athletic skills and role in integrating the university’s sports program. His legacy continues to inspire future generations.
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Arizona’s Governor Katie Hobbs appoints Maria Elena Cruz as the first Latina and Black justice to the state’s Supreme Court, marking a new chapter in the state’s judicial diversity.
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Roxanne Shante becomes the first solo female MC to receive the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, honoring her pioneering impact on hip-hop and her iconic track “Roxanne’s Revenge.”
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Towana Looney makes medical history as longest-living recipient of pig kidney transplant, offering hope for thousands awaiting organ donations while setting new standards in xenotransplantation.
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Learn how Lucinda Brawley became the first Black woman at Clemson University in 1963, breaking racial barriers and paving the way for future generations.
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Discover how Harvey Gantt became Clemson University’s first Black student and later Charlotte’s first Black mayor, shaping civil rights and urban development.
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