Author: Yaw Agbey
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Barbra Banda becomes the first Zambian woman to win CAF Women’s Player of the Year for her remarkable achievements.
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Remembering Gail Whitaker, Delaware County’s first Black woman lawyer, who dedicated her life to advocacy, community service, and leadership in Media Borough.
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Darryl Boykins, South Bend’s first Black police chief, is remembered for his leadership, youth mentorship, and community impact.
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Guillaume Diop, son of a Senegalese father, became Paris Opera’s first Black Etoile dancer at just 23, redefining excellence in ballet.
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Discover Janis Scott’s inspiring story as one of Rice University’s first Black graduates and her legacy as a Houston transit advocate.
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Discover the remarkable career of Hon. Harold Melton, Georgia’s first Black Supreme Court Justice, his role in criminal justice reform, and his leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Learn how Missouri’s first Black-owned midwifery clinic, Jamaa Birth Village, is promoting safer childbirth and empowering mothers with the “Blessings Baby Shower” event.
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Yemi Mobolade made history in 2023 as the first Black mayor of Colorado Springs. Discover his journey from community leader to mayor and how his independent leadership is shaping the future of the city.
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In December 2022, Dana Douglas became the first Black woman confirmed to the Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Her confirmation marked a historic moment in the push for judicial diversity
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Donna Robinson makes history as Cincinnati State’s first Black woman police chief, bringing her 33 years of law enforcement experience to her new role as Director of Public Safety.
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