Author: Yaw Agbey
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Greene County, Alabama, celebrates its 55th Freedom Day, honoring the historic 1969 special election that led to the first all-Black county leadership in the nation.
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Dr. Enid Pinkney, first Black president of Dade Heritage Trust, honored for her lifelong dedication to preserving Miami’s Black history and cultural landmarks.
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Tevin Goodridge DaSilva makes history as the first Vincentian-born male to pilot an American Airlines flight to St. Vincent and the Grenadines, marking a milestone in
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Paul Canoville, Chelsea’s first black player, offers support to heal team rift following Enzo Fernandez’s racism scandal, emphasizing education and understanding.
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Jerry Edwards Jr. makes history as the first Black federal judge for the Western District of Louisiana, emphasizing diversity and community engagement in his new role.
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Discover the inspiring journey of Bessie Hudson, Orange County’s first black female firefighter, as she breaks barriers and paves the way for future generations in the fire service.
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Eva Okaro, 17, makes history as Team GB’s first black female Olympic pool swimmer. Discover her inspiring journey to the Paris 2024 Games.
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Kellen Gray makes history as the first African American conductor of the Lafayette Symphony Orchestra, bringing a unique vision for diversity and community engagement.
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17-year-old Ryan Garner makes history as the youngest Black pilot in North Carolina, receiving his license at Concord’s Goose Creek Airport.
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NASA makes history by transmitting Missy Elliott’s “The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)” to Venus, marking the first hip-hop song sent to space by the agency.
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