Author: Yaw Agbey
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James Jeter makes history as Ralph Lauren’s first Black Creative Director, bringing fresh perspective to the iconic brand after rising from intern to leadership.
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Ventris C. Gibson makes history as the first Black American to lead the U.S. Mint, launching the Harriet Tubman Commemorative Coin Program to honor the abolitionist’s legacy.
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Lawrenceville School honors Lyals Battle and Darrell Fitzgerald, its first Black students, with a dedicated atrium, marking a milestone in the institution’s journey towards diversity and inclusion.
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Donald Ramphadi and Lucas Sithole Become First Black Africans to Win Paralympic Medal in Wheelchair Tennis, Inspiring a Continent
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Ruby Bridges, who integrated Southern schools at age 6, turns 70. Her story of courage continues to inspire the fight for racial equality in America.
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Maryland’s first Black Attorney General Anthony Brown leads a wave of diverse political representation, potentially making the state a national leader in Black political power.
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Kalamazoo honors its first Black judge, Charles A. Pratt, with the dedication of a new Justice Center, celebrating his lifelong commitment to equal justice and the city’s rich Black history.
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Siya Kolisi, South Africa’s first black rugby captain and two-time World Cup winner, returns to the Sharks after a brief stint with Racing 92, boosting the team’s prospects for the 2024-2025 season.
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Explore the remarkable story of Richard Henry Greene, Yale’s first Black graduate and a pioneering Civil War physician who left an indelible mark on 19th-century America.
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Ipswich bids farewell to Dr. Albert Grant OBE, the town’s first black mayor and lifelong champion for equality. Hundreds gather to honor his legacy of community service and integration.
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