Author: Yaw Agbey
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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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Mary Cowser Alexander, the first Black woman in a Coca-Cola ad, passes away at 90, leaving a legacy as an educator and community leader who empowered Detroit’s youth.
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Springfield, Massachusetts, is set to honor a trailblazing figure in its law enforcement history. Joseph A. Budd, the city’s first Black police officer to achieve multiple high-ranking positions, will have the new police station named after him. This…
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A’ja Wilson makes WNBA history as the first unanimous MVP in 27 years. Learn about her record-breaking season and playoff outlook for the Las Vegas Aces.
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Explore how Jesse Jackson, a civil rights leader, became the first Black candidate to seriously run for the Democratic presidential nomination in the 1980s.
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Dr. Mae Jemison, the first Black woman in space, inspires future generations at Seattle YWCA luncheon, sharing her journey from childhood dreams to NASA astronaut.
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