Author: Yaw Agbey
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Bolu Ogunyemi, a Nigerian-born dermatologist, becomes the first Black president of the Canadian Medical Association in 158 years.
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Erin Jackson made history at the 2022 Winter Olympics, becoming the first Black woman to win gold in speedskating. Learn her inspiring story.
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Penn State’s James Franklin is on the verge of becoming the first Black coach to win a college football national title.
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Remembering Yvonne Johnson, Greensboro’s first Black mayor who dedicated her life to public service, civil rights, and community empowerment.
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Learn how Jim McMillan, Richmond’s first Black pharmacist and councilmember, shaped the city through advocacy, reform, and kindness.
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Captain Barrington Irving, the first Black pilot to fly solo around the world, launches BITTS to provide free aviation training and increase diversity in the industry.
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Discover how President Biden honored the descendants of America’s first Black family during his historic visit to Angola, celebrating their enduring legacy and U.S.-Africa ties.
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Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah makes history as Namibia’s first female president, winning 57% of the vote and continuing the Swapo party’s long-standing leadership.
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Kerry Washington, Emmy-winning actress and activist, receives a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, celebrating her trailblazing role in Scandal and her long career in film and TV.
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Damian Williams, the first Black U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, reflects on his legacy as he prepares to step down in December 2024. He led major cases and created a Civil Rights Unit during…
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