Author: Yaw Agbey
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Spokane honors Jim Chase, Washington’s first Black mayor, with a portrait unveiling. Learn about his journey from Texas to political trailblazer and youth advocate.
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Mati Diop makes history as the first black female filmmaker to premiere at Cannes with ‘Atlantique’, winning the Grand Prix and paving the way for diverse voices in cinema.
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Discover how Charity Adams Earley, the first Black woman to command American troops overseas, led an all-female battalion to solve a critical mail backlog during WWII, breaking barriers and inspiring generations.
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Maram Makura, born in Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe, makes history as Rushmoor’s first black African female mayor, pledging to champion diversity and inclusion in UK local politics.
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How Alan Shaw, Kennesaw State’s pioneering Computer Science associate chair, is revolutionizing STEM education for underrepresented students through innovative tech-driven approaches.
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Mellody Hobson, co-CEO of Ariel Investments, launches Ariel Alternatives with a $1.45 billion fund to scale minority-owned businesses and close the racial wealth gap.
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Dr. Gloria Agyeiwaa Antwi Botchway has made history. She is now the first woman to earn a PhD in Mathematics from the University of Ghana. This achievement marks a significant milestone in the field of mathematics and women’s…
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Lyman Dawkins III makes history as Gaffney’s first Black mayor after winning the runoff election. The school principal and county council member aims to focus on city growth and development.
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Errollyn Wallen makes history as the first Black woman appointed Master of the King’s Music, bringing diversity to the British royal household and classical music scene.
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San Francisco Mayor London Breed eyes reelection with growing confidence, bolstered by strategic shifts, unexpected allies, and improving city sentiment.
Recent Posts
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- Ayanna Williams Becomes Williamsburg’s First Black Woman and Undergraduate Student Elected to City Council, Championing Representation and Innovation
- How Ira Salls Became the First Black Woman McDonald’s Franchisee in Kentucky and Indiana, Building a Legacy of Success and Community Impact
- Quintin Middleton Opens the First Black-Owned Knife Shop in North Charleston, Shaping the Future of Craftsmanship and Community
- Pickett Sworn in as Mullins’ First Black Female Mayor, Promises to Lead with Commitment to the Entire Community
