Author: Ebenezer Agbey Quist
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Arthur Shores, Alabama’s first Black attorney to represent his own clients, won major civil rights cases for integration and equal pay.
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Discover how the Triple Nickles, America’s first Black paratroopers, defied racism in WWII and proved their courage and skill in the U.S. Army.
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Discover the history of H. Wilson & Co., Texas’ first Black-owned business. Learn how this pottery company pioneered unique designs and left a lasting legacy.
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Rabbi Alysa Uriel Stanton, the first African American woman rabbi, leads with faith and unity at Denver’s Temple Emanuel, inspiring inclusivity.
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Jewel Rodgers, 27, becomes Nebraska’s first Black Poet Laureate. Discover how her spoken word poetry is inspiring the next generation
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Roosevelt Chapman made history as Faulkner University’s first African-American student. Learn how his faith and courage inspired generations.
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Joshua Liendo made history as the first Black Canadian Olympic medalist in swimming at Paris 2024. Learn how he’s inspiring a new generation of swimmers.
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Zeb Powell Dominates X Games at 20, Winning Gold as the First Black Snowboarder with Unmatched Style
Zeb Powell wins gold at X Games 2025, becoming the first Black snowboarder to take the top spot. His unique style and fearless tricks redefine the sport.
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Latasha Causey Marks Years as NASCAR’s First Black Female Track President, Paving the Way in Arizona
Latasha Causey celebrates two years as NASCAR’s first Black female track president at Phoenix Raceway. Learn how she’s breaking barriers and inspiring diversity in motorsports.
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Gene Mitchell Gray Sr. made history as the first Black student at the University of Tennessee in 1952. Learn about his legal battle, sacrifices, and lasting legacy.
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- At 100, William Greason Gets Honoured by Dartmouth for Trailblazing Career as Oklahoma’s First Black Pro Baseball Player
- Blue Plaque Salutes Jack Leslie, England’s First Black Football Call-Up, a Century After His Overdue Recognition
