Author: Ebenezer Agbey Quist
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Danny Treadwell, the first Black athlete in Alabama’s high school basketball tournament, is remembered for his courage and historic achievements.
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Learn about Abram Frink Jr., Virginia’s first Black official to chair a governing body, and his lasting impact on communities through faith, leadership, and service.
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Kimberly Bizor Tolbert becomes Dallas’ first Black city manager, praised by business leaders for her leadership. She faces key challenges including public safety and homelessness.
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Keke Palmer and SZA make history as their comedy One of Them Days tops the box office, spotlighting Black female excellence in Hollywood.
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Discover how UT Austin is honoring John Chase, Texas’ first Black licensed architect, with a library named in his legacy.
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Erline Prescott Remembered as Haringey’s First Black Female Mayor and Advocate for Youth Empowerment
Remembering Erline Prescott, Haringey’s first Black female Mayor, who championed youth empowerment and left a lasting legacy.
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Mary Keel opens Soul Stretch & Wellness, the first Black female-owned assisted stretch studio. Her personalized approach to fitness helps clients achieve better mobility and wellness.
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Lencia Kebede will make history as the first Black actress to play Elphaba full-time on Broadway, following Brittney Johnson’s groundbreaking role as Glinda.
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Dr. Rosina Acheampong, the first Ghanaian headmistress of Wesley Girls’ High School, passed away at 85. Her dedication to education and leadership left a lasting legacy that shaped generations of women leaders in Ghana.
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Elder Valerie K. Brown and Bishop Kim W. Brown make history as first couple to simultaneously serve as HBCU rectors at Virginia State and Norfolk State Universities.
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- David Blackwell Paved the Way as the First Black Scholar in the National Academy of Sciences, Revolutionizing Game Theory and Statistics
- How Thomas Jennings Pioneered Dry Cleaning and Became the First Black American to Secure a U.S. Patent
- Vivica A. Fox Blazed a Trail as Hollywood’s First Black Female U.S. President in a Live-Action Film—A Milestone That Still Inspires!
- Edward McKnight Brawley, the First Black Graduate of Bucknell, Opened Doors for Generations of Black Scholars 150 Years Ago
