Author: Yaw Agbey
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LeBron James has made NBA history by becoming the first player to surpass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s all-time minutes record, solidifying his place among the greatest basketball players ever.
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Discover how Deseri Kelley became the first Black woman to open a designer store at Galleria Dallas, redefining luxury and empowering women through her innovative handbag collection.
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Discover the groundbreaking story of Erwin Kostedde, West Germany’s first Black national footballer, who faced racism while paving the way for future generations.
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Jongilizwe Harold Sobantu, Bulawayo’s pioneering first Black engineer, remembered for his groundbreaking career, community service, and spiritual leadership after passing at 83.
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Marianne Jean-Baptiste is poised to make history as the first Black British actress nominated for two Oscars with her powerful performance in Hard Truths.
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Samuel Nwajagu becomes the first African to win the Mister International title, a groundbreaking achievement in global pageantry. Learn about his journey and how he plans to inspire future generations.
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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.
Recent Posts
- Tauana McDonald Named President and CEO of Mount Carmel, Becoming the First African American Woman to Lead the 138-Year-Old Health System
- Monument to Honor 70 Black Union Soldiers from Franklin County to be Unveiled at Historic First Baptist Church in Rocky Mount, Virginia
- DNA Analysis Reveals the ‘First Black Briton’ Was Likely a Woman from Cyprus Who Lived 1,800 Years Ago
- Quinton Law, Moorestown’s Deputy Mayor and New Jersey Government Relations Director, Poised to Make History as the Town’s First Black Mayor in January
- Pam Stevenson Leads Kentucky House Democrats as the First Black Woman in Party Leadership History
