Author: Ebenezer Agbey Quist
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Kenny Monday, the first Black wrestler to win Olympic gold, is transforming Morgan State’s wrestling program, inspiring a new generation of athletes and reviving HBCU wrestling.
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Reginald Weir made history in 1948 as the first Black tennis player at the US Open, breaking racial barriers and inspiring future champions like Althea Gibson and Arthur Ashe.
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Sonya Ross, the first Black woman White House reporter for the AP, champions press freedom and media representation while inspiring the next generation of journalists.
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Garlin Gilchrist announces his historic campaign to become Michigan’s first Black governor, focusing on innovation, economic growth, and improved public services.
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Kadary Richmond records St. John’s first triple-double in 26 years, leading the team to an overtime win against Marquette. Read more on his historic performance.
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Paul Tazewell, the first Black man to win an Oscar for costume design, will inspire UNCSA graduates with his 2025 commencement speech. Learn about his groundbreaking career and legacy.
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Discover how Tony Collins led Rochdale to their only major final in 1962 as the first Black manager in English football, and explore the ongoing challenges for Black managers in the Premier League.
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Robert Clark, Mississippi’s first Black lawmaker post-Reconstruction, was honored at the state capitol for his groundbreaking career and enduring legacy of breaking racial barriers.
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Retired Maj. Gen. Cedric Wins, VMI’s first Black superintendent, was ousted despite boosting enrollment and securing $321M for upgrades. Politics and diversity initiatives played a role.
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Dr. Kudakwashe Tagwirei makes history as the first black recipient of the Global Award of Excellence for transforming education worldwide through the Bridging Gap Foundation.
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