Author: Yaw Agbey
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The remarkable story of Kerry Jackson, OU’s first Black quarterback, who rushed for 109 yards in his debut before facing unexpected challenges in his college career.
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Discover how Harold Lee Washington, Chicago’s first Black mayor, overcame racial barriers and political opposition to reshape the city’s landscape in the 1980s.
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Denisha Thomas made history as Memphis’s first Black female news director, revolutionizing ABC24 News with solution-focused reporting and fostering journalist growth.
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Bobby Joe Champion could become Minnesota’s first Black lieutenant governor as Peggy Flanagan makes history as the nation’s first Native American governor. Learn about this potential shift in Minnesota’s leadership.
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Simply Pure Trenton makes history as the first Black-owned multistate cannabis dispensary, championing diversity and elevating Black-owned cannabis brands in the industry.
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How Gabrielle Gambrell became the first Black woman and youngest marketing leader at Barnard College, breaking barriers in higher education and communications.
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Discover Sir William Arthur Lewis, the first Black Nobel laureate in Economics and Britain’s first Black professor, whose pioneering work continues to shape global economic policies.
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Patrick Braxton becomes Newbern’s first Black mayor after a 3-year legal battle, marking a victory for voting rights and fair representation in small-town America.
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Deborah Archer becomes the first Black woman president of the ACLU, set to lead the organization’s fight for racial equality and civil rights in America.
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Zenith Taylor makes history as the first Black woman president of Queens County Bar Association and New York’s statewide civic engagement coordinator. Learn about her groundbreaking achievements and mission.
Recent Posts
- Ebony Wright Becomes Suffolk’s First Black Woman Elected to City Council, Leading With Vision and Dedication
- Ayanna Williams Becomes Williamsburg’s First Black Woman and Undergraduate Student Elected to City Council, Championing Representation and Innovation
- How Ira Salls Became the First Black Woman McDonald’s Franchisee in Kentucky and Indiana, Building a Legacy of Success and Community Impact
- Quintin Middleton Opens the First Black-Owned Knife Shop in North Charleston, Shaping the Future of Craftsmanship and Community
- Pickett Sworn in as Mullins’ First Black Female Mayor, Promises to Lead with Commitment to the Entire Community
