Author: Ebenezer Agbey Quist
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Audra McDonald becomes the first Black actress to play Mama Rose in Broadway’s Gypsy revival, redefining representation in theater.
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Discover how Emmanuel Bailey became the first Black lottery operator in the US, transforming DC’s gaming industry and uplifting his community
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Naomi Beckwith is appointed the first Black woman artistic director for Documenta 2027. Learn about her vision for this major art event and her groundbreaking career.
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Reni Eddo-Lodge made history as the first Black British author to top the UK best-seller list with Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People About Race. Discover her journey and the impact of her work.
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Raymond Gates, Lawton’s first Black firefighter to be celebrated with a street dedication honoring his lifelong legacy in public service.
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Celebrate Lloyd C. Allen, Santa Monica’s first Black Recreation and Parks Commissioner, with a plaque unveiling honoring his lifelong impact on the community.
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Charles Huff makes history as the first Black head coach at Southern Miss. Learn about his plans to revive the Golden Eagles.
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Discover the remarkable story of Ruth J. Simmons, the first Black American president of an Ivy League university, her journey from rural Texas to becoming a leader in higher education, and her advice for future generations.
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Tyla made history at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards by becoming the first African artist to win three awards in one night. Learn how she achieved this incredible milestone.
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Michele Norris, the first Black female host of NPR’s flagship program, will keynote the 2025 MLK Breakfast in Minneapolis, honoring Dr. King’s legacy.
Recent Posts
- Wilmington Honors Dr. Velma Scantlebury-White, the Nation’s First Black Female Transplant Surgeon, for a Trailblazing Career in Medicine
- David Blackwell Paved the Way as the First Black Scholar in the National Academy of Sciences, Revolutionizing Game Theory and Statistics
- 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
