Author: Ebenezer Agbey Quist
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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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Cedric Wins led VMI to historic achievements as its first Black superintendent, boosting funding, admissions, and diversity despite facing resistance.
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Explore the inspiring story of Sarah J. S. Tompkins Garnet, NYC’s first Black female principal, honored at the Women’s History Month exhibit for her impact on education equality.
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Yvette Massiah Became the First Black Woman in Avon and Somerset’s Special Constabulary in the 1980s
Yvette Massiah made history as the first Black woman in Avon and Somerset’s Special Constabulary. Discover her inspiring story and its impact on policing diversity.
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Discover how Adora Dick made history in 1980 as the first Black female officer in Avon and Somerset Police, paving the way for diversity in law enforcement.
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