Author: Yaw Agbey
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Explore Ron Kirk’s historic 1995 election as Dallas’ first Black mayor, his campaign strategy, and lasting impact on Texas politics and diversity in leadership.
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Rep. Jennifer McClellan and Tennessee lawmaker Justin Pearson join forces to mobilize young voters in Virginia ahead of the 2024 elections, focusing on key issues like affordable housing and gun violence prevention.
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Henry Whitehorn, Caddo Parish’s first Black sheriff, to deliver Constitution Day speech at Grambling State University, reflecting on his four-decade career in public service.
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U.S. Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester aims to become the fourth Black woman in the Senate, building on her legacy as Delaware’s first Black and female representative.
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Captain Harvey Hicks, Richmond’s first Black fire captain, is honored among fallen heroes at the Commonwealth Public Safety Memorial, celebrating its 10th anniversary.
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Paris Harris, a 19-year-old University of Idaho student, is on a path to become America’s first Black female smokejumper, breaking barriers in wildland firefighting.
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Joseph Dixon nominated as Baltimore County’s first Black fire chief, bringing 30+ years of experience to lead the department into a new era of service and diversity.
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James Jeter makes history as Ralph Lauren’s first Black Creative Director, bringing fresh perspective to the iconic brand after rising from intern to leadership.
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Ventris C. Gibson makes history as the first Black American to lead the U.S. Mint, launching the Harriet Tubman Commemorative Coin Program to honor the abolitionist’s legacy.
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Lawrenceville School honors Lyals Battle and Darrell Fitzgerald, its first Black students, with a dedicated atrium, marking a milestone in the institution’s journey towards diversity and inclusion.
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