Author: Ebenezer Agbey Quist
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Renée Boutte Myer reflects on her historic win as LSU’s first Black homecoming queen, its impact on university traditions, and LSU’s ongoing commitment to diversity.
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Dr. Asya Johnson pioneers NYC’s first HBCU Early College Prep High School, offering students a free path to college through an innovative program with guaranteed admission to Delaware State University.
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Vince Carter, the first Black NBA player to compete across four decades, is inducted into the Hall of Fame. Explore his iconic 22-season career and lasting impact on basketball.
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Mary Eliza Mahoney, recognized as America’s first Black professional nurse after graduating in 1879, paved the way for equality in healthcare and civil rights.
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Ed Vaughn, owner of Detroit’s first Black bookstore and former state representative, leaves behind a legacy of activism and community service at 90.
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Liverpool hosts an exhibition spotlighting Brenda Garratt-Glassman and Darren Panton, the first Black British students at Royal Ballet Schools, celebrating their contributions to ballet.
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Blacmex launches as the UK’s first Black music export office, aiming to support underrepresented artists and genres in hip-hop, R&B, jazz, and gospel.
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Tito Mboweni, South Africa’s first Black central bank governor and finance minister, has died at 65. His legacy includes significant contributions to economic policy and worker rights.
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Lamorne Morris transforms from a fan to an actor, portraying his idol Garrett Morris in the film “Saturday Night.” Discover the challenges and triumphs in honoring the first Black cast member of “Saturday Night Live.”
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The upcoming Black Health and Research Conference at Norwich Research Park, focusing on healthcare inequalities in the UK.
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