Author: Ebenezer Agbey Quist
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Historic election of Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang as Ghana’s first female Vice President, breaking barriers in African politics and championing education reform.
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St. Louis County honors Wesley Bell with a special day for his groundbreaking work as the county’s first Black prosecutor and his dedication to criminal justice reform.
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Explore Senator Steven Bradford’s groundbreaking political journey from Gardena’s first Black Councilmember to a champion of equity and social justice in California.
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Bolu Ogunyemi, a Nigerian-born dermatologist, becomes the first Black president of the Canadian Medical Association in 158 years.
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Erin Jackson made history at the 2022 Winter Olympics, becoming the first Black woman to win gold in speedskating. Learn her inspiring story.
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Penn State’s James Franklin is on the verge of becoming the first Black coach to win a college football national title.
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Remembering Yvonne Johnson, Greensboro’s first Black mayor who dedicated her life to public service, civil rights, and community empowerment.
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Learn how Jim McMillan, Richmond’s first Black pharmacist and councilmember, shaped the city through advocacy, reform, and kindness.
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Captain Barrington Irving, the first Black pilot to fly solo around the world, launches BITTS to provide free aviation training and increase diversity in the industry.
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Discover how President Biden honored the descendants of America’s first Black family during his historic visit to Angola, celebrating their enduring legacy and U.S.-Africa ties.
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