Author: Ebenezer Agbey Quist
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LeBron James becomes the first NBA player to score 50,000 combined points in regular season and playoffs, redefining basketball history.
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Dr. Bernard Harris, the first African American in space, will be inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame on May 31, honoring his pioneering achievements in space exploration.
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Brian C. Kincaid, Ohio’s first Black enologist, is transforming the wine world with a focus on diversity and approachability.
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Discover how Leon Williams, San Diego’s first Black city councilmember and county supervisor, transformed the city with vision, unity, and a lasting legacy of equity.
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Dr. Wendy Okolo, the first Black woman to earn a PhD in Aerospace Engineering, is leading groundbreaking innovations at NASA. Discover her inspiring journey and impact on STEM.
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Aurelius Paul Martinez, who made history as one of Baton Rouge High School’s first Black students during 1963 integration, has passed away at 78, leaving a legacy of courage against segregation.
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Dr. Barbara Carey-Shuler made history as Miami-Dade’s first Black woman commissioner in 1979. Discover her legacy of advocacy, education, and community transformation.
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Dr. Brandon Jones has become AGU’s first Black president, bringing a bold vision for sustainability and inclusivity to the leading science organization.
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Pat McGrath makes history as Creative Director of Louis Vuitton’s first makeup line, La Beauté Louis Vuitton. Discover the luxurious collection featuring 55 lipsticks, tinted balms, and more.
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Hartford’s First Black Police Detective Deborah Callis Led the Way for More Women in Law Enforcement
Deborah Callis, Hartford’s first Black police detective, led the way for more women in law enforcement, inspired by her mentor Ella Brown.
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