Author: Ebenezer Agbey Quist
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Discover the remarkable legacy of Arthur “Buttons” Speakes, Old Dominion’s first Black scholarship athlete, whose trailblazing efforts in basketball and baseball paved the way for future generations of Black athletes.
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Corey A. Thompson becomes the first Black top non-commissioned officer at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, leading the 99th Readiness Division with over 35 years of military experience.
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South African wheelchair tennis star Kgothatso Montjane makes history at Wimbledon, winning her first doubles title while showing remarkable resilience through personal tragedy.
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Professor Kehinde Andrews pioneers Europe’s first Black Studies program at Birmingham City University, offering critical perspectives on British race relations and royal representation.
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Kimo Ah Yun Becomes Marquette University’s First Black President, Pioneering a New Era of Leadership
Dr. Kimo Ah Yun makes history as Marquette University’s first Black president, bringing diverse leadership experience to transform Catholic higher education
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Discover how 16-year-old basketball prodigy Kaleena Smith became the first high school women’s basketball player signed by Adidas, breaking barriers in sports sponsorship.
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Beyoncé will headline Netflix’s first-ever NFL Christmas Gameday halftime show on December 25, 2024. Fans can expect an unforgettable performance featuring tracks from her record-breaking COWBOY CARTER album.
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Russell Westbrook becomes the first NBA player to achieve 200 triple-doubles, cementing his legacy as a basketball legend.
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Shelia Hall makes history as Chilton County’s first Black female Democrat commissioner, bringing healthcare expertise and a commitment to community service to local government.
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Brittani McLaurin makes history as TCU’s first Black Spirit Director, leading the Showgirls to greater diversity and inspiring change in university athletics.
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- 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
