Author: Ebenezer Agbey Quist
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Albany Technical College honors Dr. Walter Carl Gordon Jr., the first Black surgeon at Phoebe, with a dedicated surgical lab.
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Hayes Edward ‘Big Ed’ Sanders made history as Idaho’s first Black heavyweight Olympic gold medalist. Learn about his inspiring career and legacy in boxing.
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Wes Hall, a visionary leader and advocate for diversity, becomes U of T’s first Black chancellor in 200 years.
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Philadelphia honors Caroline LeCount, the first Black woman to pass its teaching exam, by renaming Taney Street to LeCount Street
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Irma Lewis Young, the first Black female officer in Marksville Police Department, leaves behind a legacy of service, leadership, and inspiration after 50 years of dedication.
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Explore the life and achievements of Clifton R. Wharton Jr., MSU’s first Black president and a visionary leader in education and business.
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Delaware State University launches first HBCU Division I women’s wrestling program, breaking barriers and creating opportunities for female athletes.
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Ebony Wright, the first Black woman elected to Suffolk City Council, champions public safety, education, and growth.
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Ayanna Williams, a William & Mary student, becomes the first Black woman and undergraduate elected to Williamsburg City Council, focusing on education, housing, and environmental innovation.
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Ira Salls, the first Black woman McDonald’s franchisee in Kentucky and Indiana, built a legacy of business success and community impact through entrepreneurship and educational initiatives.
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