Author: Yaw Agbey
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Tiffany A. Henyard has made history in Illinois. She’s the first Black woman to simultaneously hold the positions of Dolton Mayor and Thornton Township Supervisor. Groundbreaking Leadership Marred by Controversy Henyard’s tenure has been marked by significant achievements…
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The University of Georgia’s first African American football player, James “Jim” Hurley, will receive the “Uncommon Valor Award” from the Athens branch of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) for his pioneering…
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Ava Colindres makes history as the first Asian-Latina-African American Miss Georgia Teen USA, advocating for diversity and environmental causes while inspiring the next generation.
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Discover how Shady Rest Country Club, America’s first Black-owned country club, is being restored to honor icons like John Shippen Jr. and Ella Fitzgerald while preserving Black history.
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Myrol and Kesha Frazier become first Black owners of Jeremiah’s Italian Ice franchise in South Carolina, expanding to two cities and inspiring future entrepreneurs.
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Lt. Jess Stennett becomes the first Black officer to lead Idaho’s Top Gun Narcotics Investigation Course, bringing diversity and expertise to combat evolving drug crimes.
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Discover how Fiyori Vodka, created by Black entrepreneurs, is revolutionizing the spirits industry with the world’s first organic hemp-infused vodka, blending luxury and wellness.
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Discover how Dr. Madeline Nyamwanza-Makonese, Zimbabwe’s first female African doctor, overcame societal barriers and racial prejudice to inspire generations of medical professionals.
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Mary Cowser Alexander, the first Black woman in a Coca-Cola ad, passes away at 90, leaving a legacy as an educator and community leader who empowered Detroit’s youth.
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Springfield, Massachusetts, is set to honor a trailblazing figure in its law enforcement history. Joseph A. Budd, the city’s first Black police officer to achieve multiple high-ranking positions, will have the new police station named after him. This…
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