Author: Ebenezer Agbey Quist
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Kendrick Lamar breaks Eminem’s 2019 record by grossing over $9 million at a single show during his Grand National Tour. Learn about his milestone and chart-topping success with SZA.
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Jehosie Heard made history as the Baltimore Orioles’ first Black player in 1954, overcoming barriers from the Negro leagues to reach the majors during baseball’s slow journey toward integration.
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In 1967, Sammy Davis Jr. became the first Black man on the cover of GQ, redefined style and cool, and made an unforgettable impact on fashion and culture. Learn about his groundbreaking legacy.
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Atlanta honors its first Black mayor by transforming Maynard Jackson Jr.’s historic childhood home into affordable housing for Spelman College staff, addressing rising rents while preserving civil rights legacy.
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Discover how Asquith Xavier challenged whites-only hiring at London’s Euston Station in 1966, becoming the first Black train guard there despite death threats and establishing a crucial civil rights precedent in British employment.
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Boston’s first Black woman news anchor Rev. Liz Walker releases “No One Left Alone,” sharing her groundbreaking “Can We Talk” community-based trauma healing model developed after tragedy struck her church congregation.
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Discover how Rita Shoulders broke barriers as the first Black woman corrections officer at Ohio State Reformatory, gaining respect from inmates and reshaping prison culture.
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Harold James makes history as L’Oréal Paris’s first Black global makeup artist, bringing his expertise in inclusive beauty and commitment to diverse shade ranges to the world’s top makeup brand.
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Former Southern University tennis teammates Lois Arterberry and Gabrielle Moore made Big Ten history as the first Black women head coaches to compete in a Division I women’s tennis match.
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The fictional story of Thomas Washington, Disney’s first Black CEO, has sparked real discussions about diversity and leadership in Hollywood. Learn about his impact on representation in entertainment.
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