Author: Yaw Agbey
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NBA star Dennis Schroder makes history as the first Black flagbearer for Team Germany at the Paris 2024 Olympics, breaking barriers and inspiring change.
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Detroit twins Doris Ward and Loris Pryor make history as the first Black twin sisters to celebrate their 100th birthday together, marking a century of sisterhood and resilience.
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Mpule Kwelagobe, the first African Miss Universe, continues to inspire 25 years after her historic win. Discover how her 1999 victory transformed her life and career.
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Joyce Watkins, the first Black woman exonerated in Tennessee, speaks out to raise awareness about wrongful convictions and the vital work of the Tennessee Innocence Project.
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Chris Campbell breaks barriers as the first black president of Carpenters’ Union Local 27, inspiring change and promoting diversity in the construction industry.
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John Baxter Taylor Jr’s Pioneering History as the First Black Olympic Gold Medalist and Track Legend
Discover the pioneering legacy of John Baxter Taylor Jr, the first Black Olympic gold medalist and track legend who broke records and barriers in early 20th century athletics.
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Tessa Sanderson, the first Black British woman to win an Olympic Gold, reflects on her legacy and the ongoing battle for equality in sports as she celebrates 40 years since her historic achievement.
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Louisville to honor Alberta Odell Jones, Kentucky’s first Black female attorney, with the city’s first life-size statue of a Black woman. Learn about her pioneering legacy and the push for representation in public art.
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Dr. Vinson Eugene Allen’s Dusk to Dawn Urgent Care makes history as the first African American-owned urgent care chain in the U.S., pioneering accessible healthcare since 2001.
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Dominique Dawes celebrates as the 2024 U.S. Olympic gymnastics team becomes the most racially diverse in history, marking a pivotal moment for inclusivity in the sport.
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