Author: Yaw Agbey
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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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Tiffani Lee, inspired by her father’s fight against racial discrimination, becomes the first Black deputy managing partner at Holland & Knight, championing diversity and excellence in law.
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Whitney Breaux, from first Black Miss Teen Louisiana to global marketing leader at Eli Lilly, champions breast cancer awareness through her Day 18 Campaign while breaking barriers in corporate America.
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Discover Paul Robeson’s groundbreaking career as the first Black Othello on Broadway and his fight for civil rights through newly released recordings and a fresh historical perspective.
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Spokane honors Jim Chase, Washington’s first Black mayor, with a portrait unveiling. Learn about his journey from Texas to political trailblazer and youth advocate.
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Mati Diop makes history as the first black female filmmaker to premiere at Cannes with ‘Atlantique’, winning the Grand Prix and paving the way for diverse voices in cinema.
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Discover how Charity Adams Earley, the first Black woman to command American troops overseas, led an all-female battalion to solve a critical mail backlog during WWII, breaking barriers and inspiring generations.
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Maram Makura, born in Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe, makes history as Rushmoor’s first black African female mayor, pledging to champion diversity and inclusion in UK local politics.
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How Alan Shaw, Kennesaw State’s pioneering Computer Science associate chair, is revolutionizing STEM education for underrepresented students through innovative tech-driven approaches.
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Mellody Hobson, co-CEO of Ariel Investments, launches Ariel Alternatives with a $1.45 billion fund to scale minority-owned businesses and close the racial wealth gap.
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