Author: Ebenezer Agbey Quist
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Byron Williams, with 25 years of Daytona Beach law enforcement experience, becomes Holly Hill’s first Black police chief, leading with transparency and dedication.
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Derrick Henry, Daytona Beach’s first Black male mayor, begins another term, advancing economic growth, housing solutions, and community development.
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Elzie Odom, Arlington’s first Black mayor, transformed the city through his community engagement, leadership, and dedication to growth. Discover his lasting legacy.
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Don Gilet debuts as the first Black detective in Death in Paradise. Discover his emotional portrayal and its impact on the beloved BBC series.
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Discover how William McDonald, son of a freed slave, built Texas’ first Black-owned bank and created a thriving business district in Fort Worth during the 1900s.
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Ja’Dayia Kursh, Arkansas’ first Black rodeo queen, inspires change in the Western industry while advocating for diversity.
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Explore Vivian Malone’s journey as the first Black graduate of The University of Alabama, her impact on civil rights, and her enduring legacy.
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Explore the legacy of Rev. Dr. Katie Geneva Cannon, the first Black woman ordained in the Presbyterian Church, and her transformative work in faith and Womanist Theology.
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Explore Kevin Johnson’s inspiring journey from NBA All-Star to Sacramento’s first Black mayor, transforming communities with bold leadership.
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Aisha Bowe, from a 2.3 GPA to NASA engineer, gears up to become the first Black woman astronaut with Blue Origin.
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- How Thomas Jennings Pioneered Dry Cleaning and Became the First Black American to Secure a U.S. Patent
- Vivica A. Fox Blazed a Trail as Hollywood’s First Black Female U.S. President in a Live-Action Film—A Milestone That Still Inspires!
- Edward McKnight Brawley, the First Black Graduate of Bucknell, Opened Doors for Generations of Black Scholars 150 Years Ago
