Author: Yaw Agbey
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Grambling State University (GSU) has made history. The institution unveiled the first-ever digital library at a Historically Black College and University (HBCU). This groundbreaking $16.6 million project is also the first of its kind in Louisiana. It marks…
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Angel Reese, the Chicago Sky’s rookie sensation, has etched her name in WNBA history. She’s become the first player ever to grab 20 rebounds in back-to-back games. This feat also makes her the first rookie since Shaquille O’Neal…
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Rawlson King, Ottawa’s first Black City Councillor, leads anti-racism initiatives and champions inclusivity in Rideau-Rockcliffe, breaking barriers in local politics.
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Raleigh’s 2024 mayoral race is heating up. Two candidates, Eugene Myrick and Terrance Ruth, are vying to make history. If elected, either would become Raleigh’s first Black mayor since Clarence Lightner in 1975. The race comes as current…
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The University of Connecticut (UConn) is celebrating the legacy of Harrison “Honey” Fitch, its first Black basketball player, through a newly established fund. The Harrison Fitch Leadership Fund, created by Fitch’s son, aims to support underserved students and…
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Springfield, Massachusetts, is set to honor its trailblazing first African American firefighter, Leonard Corbin. The city will hold its annual bell tolling and wreath laying ceremony at the Leonard Corbin Memorial. This event celebrates Corbin’s legacy and his…
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Kamala Harris accepts the Democratic presidential nomination, making history as the first Black and Asian American woman to do so. She pledges unity and inclusivity for the 2024 race.
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A Nigerian man becomes the first black resident in South Africa’s all-white Orania town, challenging racial barriers and sparking discussions on integration.
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Mark Gwyn, Tennessee’s first Black TBI Director, passed away at 61. Learn about his transformative impact on law enforcement and lasting legacy.
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Jnane Tamsna, Morocco’s first Black-owned hotel founded by Meryanne Loum-Martin, earns prestigious Michelin Guide recognition for its excellence in luxury and cultural authenticity.
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