Author: Yaw Agbey
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Mary Keel opens Soul Stretch & Wellness, the first Black female-owned assisted stretch studio. Her personalized approach to fitness helps clients achieve better mobility and wellness.
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Lencia Kebede will make history as the first Black actress to play Elphaba full-time on Broadway, following Brittney Johnson’s groundbreaking role as Glinda.
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Dr. Rosina Acheampong, the first Ghanaian headmistress of Wesley Girls’ High School, passed away at 85. Her dedication to education and leadership left a lasting legacy that shaped generations of women leaders in Ghana.
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Elder Valerie K. Brown and Bishop Kim W. Brown make history as first couple to simultaneously serve as HBCU rectors at Virginia State and Norfolk State Universities.
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Discover how Canada celebrates Lincoln Alexander Day, honoring its first Black MP and federal cabinet minister for his contributions to equity and justice.
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Juliet Atim, Rocky Mountain High School’s first Black student-body president, is breaking new ground by promoting equity, inclusion, and unity within her community.
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Discover the inspiring story of Bessie Mae Quiet-Foster, the first Black nurse in East Feliciana Parish, whose resilience and dedication transformed local healthcare and inspired generations.
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Brittany Cameron, the first Black woman associate head coach, led Wake Forest women’s soccer to its first national title match in 2024.
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Tiffanie N. Harrison, the first Black president of Round Rock ISD’s board, shares her journey from teacher to leader and her vision for the district’s future.
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Dr. Joyce Brown, the first African American woman president of the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), led the institution through 26 years of transformation, combining fashion, technology, and innovation. Her leadership empowered future fashion leaders and brought diversity…
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