Author: Ebenezer Agbey Quist
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Yemi Mobolade made history in 2023 as the first Black mayor of Colorado Springs. Discover his journey from community leader to mayor and how his independent leadership is shaping the future of the city.
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In December 2022, Dana Douglas became the first Black woman confirmed to the Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Her confirmation marked a historic moment in the push for judicial diversity
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Donna Robinson makes history as Cincinnati State’s first Black woman police chief, bringing her 33 years of law enforcement experience to her new role as Director of Public Safety.
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Hartford honors Thirman Milner, New England’s first Black mayor, for his civil rights work and mentorship of future leaders.
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Discover the inspiring story of James Usry, Atlantic City’s first Black mayor, who transformed housing, education, and community programs while advocating for progress.
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Michael Joseph becomes North Miami Beach’s first Black mayor, focusing on unity, diversity, and community progress in his leadership.
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Chlora Lindley-Myers retires as Missouri’s DCI Director, leaving behind a legacy as the first Black woman NAIC president and a champion for insurance reform and affordable health care.
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Discover the inspiring story of Joseph Rainey, the first Black congressman, who championed civil rights and equality in the U.S. House.
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Judge Henry Green Jr. retires from Kansas Court of Appeals after 32 years, marking a historic career as the longest-serving judge and a pioneering Black attorney in Leavenworth.
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Beaumont Police Department honors George Fedrick, its first Black officer, 122 years after his 1902 line-of-duty death.
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
