Author: Yaw Agbey
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Kerry Davis, England’s first Black female footballer, reflects on her groundbreaking career and the evolution of women’s football in the UK.
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Christopher Johnson becomes University of Cincinnati’s first Black, deaf assistant dean, championing disability justice and diversity in higher education.
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Tiffany A. Henyard has made history in Illinois. She’s the first Black woman to simultaneously hold the positions of Dolton Mayor and Thornton Township Supervisor. Groundbreaking Leadership Marred by Controversy Henyard’s tenure has been marked by significant achievements…
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The University of Georgia’s first African American football player, James “Jim” Hurley, will receive the “Uncommon Valor Award” from the Athens branch of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) for his pioneering…
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Ava Colindres makes history as the first Asian-Latina-African American Miss Georgia Teen USA, advocating for diversity and environmental causes while inspiring the next generation.
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Discover how Shady Rest Country Club, America’s first Black-owned country club, is being restored to honor icons like John Shippen Jr. and Ella Fitzgerald while preserving Black history.
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Myrol and Kesha Frazier become first Black owners of Jeremiah’s Italian Ice franchise in South Carolina, expanding to two cities and inspiring future entrepreneurs.
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Lt. Jess Stennett becomes the first Black officer to lead Idaho’s Top Gun Narcotics Investigation Course, bringing diversity and expertise to combat evolving drug crimes.
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Discover how Fiyori Vodka, created by Black entrepreneurs, is revolutionizing the spirits industry with the world’s first organic hemp-infused vodka, blending luxury and wellness.
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Discover how Dr. Madeline Nyamwanza-Makonese, Zimbabwe’s first female African doctor, overcame societal barriers and racial prejudice to inspire generations of medical professionals.
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- U.S. Army Chaplain John Ijeoma Promoted to Colonel as First Black Catholic Priest in Department of Defense
- James Meredith Honored in Hometown for Pioneering Integration as First Black Student at Ole Miss
