Author: Yaw Agbey
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David D. Miles makes history as Suffolk’s first Black Sheriff, pledging to foster unity and responsive service in a growing, diverse community.
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Kamren Larsen makes history as the first Black American BMX racer to represent Team USA at the 2024 Olympics, inspiring future generations of diverse athletes.
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Dr. Sian Proctor, first Black woman to pilot a spaceship and paint in space, shares her SpaceX experience and inspires future generations of space explorers.
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Gregory Swanson’s 1950 lawsuit desegregated UVA Law, paving the way for integration in Southern universities and shaping the future of legal education.
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Liverpool FC’s first black player, Howard Gayle, honored with Toxteth mural celebrating his football career and activism against racism in the sport.
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Sarah Brown opens Beauty Trap, Columbia’s first Black-owned beauty supply store, aiming to empower the community and create a family legacy in the beauty industry.
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Fawn Weaver makes history as the first Black woman to lead a major alcohol brand with Nearest Premium Whiskey, honoring the legacy of Nearest Green and breaking barriers in the spirits industry.
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Mosha Senyolo becomes the first black female president of ASAQS, aiming to drive innovation and enhance member engagement in the quantity surveying profession.
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Bogalusa Mayor Tyrin Truong appoints James “Smitty” Smith as the city’s first Black police chief in its 110-year history, marking a significant milestone in local law enforcement leadership.
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Dr. Valerie McCray makes history as Indiana’s first Black woman U.S. Senate nominee, vowing to fight for mental health care, livable wages, and reproductive rights despite challenging odds.
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