Author: Ebenezer Agbey Quist
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Discover how Eugene Bullard overcame racism to become the first Black American combat pilot, earning France’s highest honors while fighting in World War I and living an extraordinary life across two continents.
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Ernestine Chambers and Naté Gordon open Chopped Broadway, Baltimore’s first Black woman-owned bodega bringing authentic New York sandwiches to Fells Point while creating local jobs.
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Lewis Hamilton used his 2024 Met Gala outfit to honor John Ystumllyn, one of Britain’s first Black gardeners, with a powerful tribute in custom Burberry.
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Ruth Mwandumba, the first Black athlete to represent Britain in shooting, wins Sefton Sportsperson Award while pregnant with twins and preparing for the 2028 Olympics, championing diversity in target shooting.
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Cynt Marshall, the first Black woman CEO in NBA history, will retire in December 2024 after transforming the Dallas Mavericks and inspiring a new standard of leadership.
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Chris Nettles helped shift Fort Worth’s District 6 toward inclusive leadership, paving the way for new Black candidates like Mia Hall and Daryl Davis II.
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Freddie Lee Poindexter becomes Macon’s first Black and youngest mayor, ushering in a new era of faith-led, community-focused leadership.
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AEW World Champion Swerve Strickland calls for Hollywood to produce films about wrestling’s first Black world champions and territory era history to educate mainstream audiences about wrestling’s diverse pioneers.
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Pat Daniel retires after 41 years with Houston city government, leaving a historic legacy as the first Black city secretary while providing steady leadership through multiple administrations.
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Tybee Island’s historic Brown House, the first Black-owned home on Main Street built during Jim Crow, faces demolition as preservationists fight to save this civil rights landmark amid complex legal battles.
Recent Posts
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- Travis Hunter Inks $46.65M Jaguars Deal, First Non-Quarterback Ever to Receive Full $30.57M Signing Bonus Upfront
- Boston Library Branch to Honor City’s First Black Woman TV Reporter, Sarah-Ann Shaw, for Trailblazing Career in Journalism
