Author: Ebenezer Agbey Quist
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The inspiring story of Desiree Robinson, an 85-year-old entrepreneur and pitmaster at Cozy Corner in Memphis, Tennessee. Inducted into the Barbecue Hall of Fame in 2020, she carries on the legacy of her late husband and continues to…
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Alecia Washington makes history as the first Black valedictorian in the 100-year legacy of R.J. Reynolds High School. Learn about the profound impact of her achievement, the historical context, and her mission to uplift marginalized youth.
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Discover the extraordinary journey of 12-year-old Anthaea-Grace Patricia Dennis, the youngest person to graduate from a Canadian university. From conquering college at age 9 in the biomedical science program at the University of Ottawa to publishing a scientific…
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The inspirational journey of Amie Fornah Sankoh, the first deaf Black woman to achieve a STEM PhD in the U.S. From overcoming childhood hardships in Sierra Leone to groundbreaking research on plant-pathogen interactions at the University of Tennessee,…
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Explore the inspiring journey of Divine Nwafor, the first Black student to graduate with a double degree from West Virginia University. From Lagos to the U.S., Divine’s story unfolds as a first-generation college graduate, pioneering physician, and neurosurgery…
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Discover the inspiring journey of Alonzo Herndon, a former slave turned millionaire businessman and Atlanta’s first African-American millionaire.
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Explore the groundbreaking journey of Sati Smith, the newly appointed CEO of Diversified Members Credit Union (DMCU) and the first African American woman to hold this prestigious position.
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Explore the remarkable journey of Ariel Messam, the 18-year-old from Jamaica, Queens, who defied the odds to become the youngest Black female certified private pilot in New York.
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Kyra Harris Bolden makes history as the first Black woman appointed to serve on Michigan’s Supreme Court after overcoming racial injustice in her family’s own story.
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Explore the inspiring journey of Kia Patterson, the trailblazing entrepreneur who made history as the first Black owner of a Grocery Outlet in Compton, California.
Recent Posts
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- Corhonda Dawson Swims Into the Record Books as First Black Woman to Dive All 7 Continents in Just 11 Days
- Willow Newell Wins Miss Wisconsin 2025, Becomes First Black Woman to Hold the State Crown
- Cleopatra Callaway, Ector County’s First Black Treasurer, Honors Her Family’s Legacy Through Public Service
