Author: Ebenezer Agbey Quist
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Okla Jones II, New Orleans’ first Black City Attorney, left a legacy that still inspires his son and challenges stereotypes about Black fatherhood—on and off screen.
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Aubrey Brumfield becomes the first Black woman crowned as Ponchatoula’s Strawberry Festival Queen, leading the 54th celebration with pride.
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Gary Edwin Robinson, a Bed-Stuy theatre teacher, becomes the first Black New Yorker to win a Tony for Excellence in Theatre Education, honoring his decades of impact.
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Jacqueline Moore made WWE history as the first Black woman in the Hall of Fame and the first woman to win the Cruiserweight title. Her impact still inspires.
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Brandon Moss Aims to Become Fairfield’s First Teen Mayor—Right After Earning His High School Diploma
Brandon Moss, 18, launches Fairfield, Alabama mayoral run weeks after graduation. Aiming to be the first teen mayor, he prioritizes finances, small business support, and community renewal.
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Shannon Harris led the DC Defenders to a UFL championship win, becoming the first HBCU alum to coach a U.S. pro football team to victory.
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Judge Genesis Draper becomes the first Black woman to lead Harris County’s Public Defender’s Office. Her new role begins July 7.
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Alfred Sumner became Lebanon Valley College’s first Black graduate in 1902, later advancing education and mission work in Sierra Leone.
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Kelechi Ezihie plays golf for 36 hours in a record-breaking attempt to inspire inclusion and break stereotypes in the sport.
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Mississippi State University welcomed John L. Barnes, its first Black graduate, back to campus nearly 60 years later to honor his trailblazing journey and lasting impact.
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