Author: Yaw Agbey
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Francis Tiafoe advances to U.S. Open quarterfinals, continuing his quest to follow Arthur Ashe’s legacy as a Black tennis champion. Learn about his thrilling victory and rising career.
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Explore Pauli Murray’s restored childhood home in Durham, NC, now a hub for social justice programming honoring the civil rights leader and first Black woman Episcopal priest.
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Nia Brown makes history as Hoover High School’s first Black female SGA president, balancing academics, athletics, and leadership while promoting inclusivity and innovation.
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John Brittain, UConn Law’s first Black tenured professor, returns to co-teach a groundbreaking course on Taxation and Racism, highlighting the school’s commitment to diversity and social justice in legal education.
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Jenni Asher’s journey from London synagogues to becoming America’s first black woman cantor, blending musical talent with spiritual exploration and embracing Sephardic traditions.
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Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears announces her bid for governor, aiming to become the state’s first female and the nation’s first Black woman governor in 2025.
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Nigerian teen Mariam Eniola Bolaji makes history by winning Africa’s first Paralympic badminton medal at Paris 2024, inspiring a new generation of athletes.
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Ronwen Williams makes history as the first African-based goalkeeper nominated for the Yachine Trophy, part of the prestigious Ballon d’Or awards. Learn about his remarkable journey and achievements.
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Sybil Morial, civil rights activist and wife of New Orleans’ first Black mayor, dies at 91. Her life of activism and education left an indelible mark on the city’s history.
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Meta Description: Ferlanda Fox Nixon makes history as the first Black woman CEO of Newark Regional Business Partnership, bringing fresh leadership to Newark’s diverse business community.
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