Author: Yaw Agbey
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Damola Adamolekun, former P.F. Chang’s CEO, takes on the challenge of leading Red Lobster through restructuring, bringing his innovative approach to revitalize the iconic seafood chain.
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Ghanaian activist Abdul Hakim Awal sets a new Guinness World Record with a 24-hour tree hug, promoting environmental conservation and inspiring a nationwide tree-planting campaign.
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Salli Richardson-Whitfield makes history as the first Black woman nominated for the Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series for her work on the HBO series “Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty.”
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Professor ‘Mabokang Monnapula-Mapesela, the first Black woman Deputy Vice-Chancellor at a 120-year-old South African university, is a trailblazer championing transformation in higher education. Her journey showcases resilience, advocacy for inclusive education, and empowerment of the next generation of…
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Transport for Wales celebrates a historic milestone as two employees, Jamilla Fletcher and Danielle Adams, become the company’s first all-Black, all-female train crew. This achievement highlights the railway’s commitment to diversity and inclusion, inspiring others to join the…
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Ghanaian artist Black Sherif has become the first artist from Ghana to surpass 500 million streams on the leading African digital music platform, Boomplay, solidifying his status as a music industry trailblazer.
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Lt. Gen. Arthur J. Gregg, the first African American Army officer to reach the rank of lieutenant general, passed away at 96. Months before his death, Fort Lee in Virginia was renamed Fort Gregg-Adams in his honor.
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Dr. Shirley Weber makes history as California’s first Black female Secretary of State, inspiring women and minorities in politics with her journey from sharecroppers’ daughter to political leader.
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Dr. Dustin Duncan becomes Columbia University’s first Black male full professor in Epidemiology, championing health equity and diversity in academic leadership.
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Stacy Clarke, Toronto’s first Black female police superintendent, faces demotion after helping Black officers cheat on promotions, sparking debate on diversity and integrity in law enforcement.
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