Author: Ebenezer Agbey Quist
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De’Shawn Washington made history as the first Black man named Massachusetts Teacher of the Year. Learn about his impact empowering students and advancing educational excellence.
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Discover the groundbreaking achievements of Dr. Leonard Weather, Jr., the first African American elected President of the Academy of Physicians in Clinical Research (APCR).
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Leroy Stover, who made history in 1966 as Birmingham, Alabama’s first Black police officer, passed away at age 90. He persevered through racism to integrate the force.
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At only 28 years old, Shequeena McKenzie made history as the first Black female judge appointed in McComb, Mississippi. Learn about her inspirational path breaking barriers.
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Shaneisha Dodson’s company Brilliant Girl has sold over 1,000 units of her groundbreaking Black superhero doll, Sugamama. Learn about her mission to bring representation to toys.
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Las Vegas has its first Black-owned bookstore in over 10 years with the opening of Multicultural Books Las Vegas by Tamara Shiloh and Carol Santiago. Learn about this inclusive new hub for literature.
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Dana White became the first Black woman to franchise a national hair salon brand through her company Paralee Boyd. Learn about her innovations in timely, quality hair care.
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Teresa Thomas-Smith made history as the first Black woman elected mayor of Palmetto, Georgia. Read about her journey from city council to this historic milestone.
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Virginia Democrats have nominated Del. Don Scott as the first Black Speaker of the House of Delegates, a historic milestone for representation in the state’s 400-year legislative history.
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Laila Edwards, a trailblazing Black woman from the University of Wisconsin, recently etched her name in history as the first to join the US National Hockey Team, showcasing unmatched skills and breaking barriers in women’s hockey
Recent Posts
- 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
- 12 Windrush Men Build UK’s First Black Housing Association, Leaving a Legacy of Self-Determination
- Deandre Ridgel Opens Utah’s First Black-Owned Brewery with a Bold Mix of Culture, Community, and Craft
- Leandre Hayes Overcomes Addiction and Devastating Injury to Become Kentucky’s First Black Pro Skateboarder
