Author: Ebenezer Agbey Quist
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Discover the powerful story of William Dorsey Swann, the first Black drag queen in 19th-century America, who fought for queer freedom and defied injustice.
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Dolores D. Wharton transformed U.S. corporate boardrooms and cultural institutions as the first Black woman director, leaving a legacy of leadership and advocacy.
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Brian Yearwood will lead Louisville’s Jefferson County Public Schools as its first Black superintendent amid fierce political battles over diversity, equity, and inclusion in Kentucky’s schools.
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Branden Jacobs-Jenkins wins the 2025 Tony Award for Best Play with Purpose, becoming the first Black playwright honored in this category since 1987.
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Misty Copeland, the first Black woman to become a principal dancer at ABT, retires after 25 years, leaving a powerful legacy in ballet.
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Learn how Harry “Bucky” Lew paved the way as basketball’s first Black professional player, standing strong against 1900s opposition.
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Lancaster, Ohio honors Scipio Smith, the city’s first Black business owner, with a powerful new statue celebrating his legacy as a community leader and entrepreneur.
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Kara Young makes Broadway history as the first Black performer to win Tony Awards two years in a row for her powerful roles in Purpose and Purlie Victorious.
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Uriah Rennie, the Premier League’s first Black referee, has died at 65. Discover how his groundbreaking career and community work shaped English football and inspired future generations.
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Naomi becomes the first Black woman to win WWE’s Money in the Bank, capping off her incredible career resurgence. Read her inspiring journey.
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