Author: Yaw Agbey
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Hartford honors Thirman Milner, New England’s first Black mayor, for his civil rights work and mentorship of future leaders.
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Discover the inspiring story of James Usry, Atlantic City’s first Black mayor, who transformed housing, education, and community programs while advocating for progress.
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Michael Joseph becomes North Miami Beach’s first Black mayor, focusing on unity, diversity, and community progress in his leadership.
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Chlora Lindley-Myers retires as Missouri’s DCI Director, leaving behind a legacy as the first Black woman NAIC president and a champion for insurance reform and affordable health care.
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Discover the inspiring story of Joseph Rainey, the first Black congressman, who championed civil rights and equality in the U.S. House.
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Judge Henry Green Jr. retires from Kansas Court of Appeals after 32 years, marking a historic career as the longest-serving judge and a pioneering Black attorney in Leavenworth.
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Beaumont Police Department honors George Fedrick, its first Black officer, 122 years after his 1902 line-of-duty death.
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Kellie Finch made history as Baltimore’s first Black woman to photograph the mayor’s family holiday portrait, capturing a moment of personal and professional achievement.
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Discover the history of Black Bottom, Nashville’s first Black community, which once thrived as a cultural and economic hub before urban renewal projects led to its displacement.
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Delaware State University and HBCU Wrestling announce the launch of the first-ever Division I women’s wrestling program at an HBCU, a historic milestone in promoting equity and expanding opportunities for student-athletes.
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