Author: Yaw Agbey
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Discover the inspiring story of Joseph Rainey, the first Black congressman, who championed civil rights and equality in the U.S. House.
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Judge Henry Green Jr. retires from Kansas Court of Appeals after 32 years, marking a historic career as the longest-serving judge and a pioneering Black attorney in Leavenworth.
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Beaumont Police Department honors George Fedrick, its first Black officer, 122 years after his 1902 line-of-duty death.
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Kellie Finch made history as Baltimore’s first Black woman to photograph the mayor’s family holiday portrait, capturing a moment of personal and professional achievement.
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Discover the history of Black Bottom, Nashville’s first Black community, which once thrived as a cultural and economic hub before urban renewal projects led to its displacement.
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Delaware State University and HBCU Wrestling announce the launch of the first-ever Division I women’s wrestling program at an HBCU, a historic milestone in promoting equity and expanding opportunities for student-athletes.
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Melvin B. Tolson Jr. made history as the first full-time Black professor at the University of Oklahoma in 1959. His legacy as an educator and mentor continues to inspire generations.
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Discover the inspiring legacy of Edward R. Dudley, the first Black U.S. ambassador and civil rights pioneer who redefined diplomacy.
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Discover the inspiring journey of Dr. Armstead Mason Newman, who rose from enslavement to lead Shreveport’s first Black Baptist church and establish the pioneering Providence Academy.
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Judge Christina Elmore reflects on her role as Kent County’s first Black woman Circuit Judge, advocating for diversity and supporting Black legal professionals.
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