Author: Ebenezer Agbey Quist
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Explore the legacy of James Solomon Jr., the first Black graduate student to desegregate USC, and his lifelong dedication to education reform and civil rights.
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Discover how Alicia Scott’s Range Beauty made history as the first Black woman-owned makeup brand to secure a Shark Tank investment, championing inclusivity in the beauty industry.
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Allan Louis makes history as the first Black actor to lead My Fair Lady at the Shaw Festival, reflecting on his transition from understudy to the leading role and the significance of his performance.
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Saycon Sengbloh made history as the first Black actress to play Elphaba on Broadway, breaking new ground in musical theater. Explore her inspiring career and empowering legacy.
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New York City celebrates Shirley Chisholm on her 100th birthday, honoring the first Black woman elected to Congress and the first Black woman to run for U.S. president.
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Antonio Edem Asinyo, the first African President of the World Universities Debating Council and a Chevening Scholar, shares his journey and impact on global debates and communication.
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Natalie Pinkney makes history as Salt Lake County’s first Black elected official. She plans to tackle housing and homelessness while fostering inclusivity and civic engagement.
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Thirman Milner, Hartford’s first Black mayor and civil rights activist, has passed away at 91. His groundbreaking legacy in politics and social justice will inspire generations to come.
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Sidney Poitier made history as the first Black man to win the Academy Award for Best Actor in 1964, breaking barriers in Hollywood despite racial divides. His victory paved the way for future generations.
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Eddie George leads Tennessee State to their first Ohio Valley Conference title in 25 years, earning a spot in the NCAA FCS Playoffs for the first time since 2013.
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
