Author: Ebenezer Agbey Quist
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Discover the groundbreaking career of Fred Corbett, West Ham United’s first black player, who scored 52 goals and paved the way for diversity in early English football.
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Discover how Colonel Andy Allen broke barriers as the British Army’s first black colonel and his efforts to increase diversity in military leadership.
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Discover how Sheila Johnson, America’s first Black female billionaire, sold BET and revived a failing town, championing diversity and economic growth.
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Betty Okino made history in 1991 as the first Black gymnast to win the American Cup, paving the way for diversity in elite gymnastics.
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Hartford honors Johnny ‘Schoolboy’ Taylor, the city’s first Black professional baseball player, with a special tribute game hosted by the Hartford Yard Goats.
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Dr. Edwin Bogonko makes history as the first person of color to lead the Minnesota Medical Association, focusing on healthcare reform and physician wellness.
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Professor Wiseman Nkuhlu, South Africa’s first Black chartered accountant, inspires future leaders with his commitment to purposeful leadership and educational transformation.
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Former NY Governor David Paterson and stepson Anthony Sliwa assaulted in Manhattan, highlighting urban safety concerns and showcasing resilience in face of adversity.
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Danita Johnson, first Black president of MLS team DC United, drives growth with innovative strategies amid record attendance and $775 million valuation.
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Discover how FDR promoted Benjamin O. Davis Sr. to become the first Black brigadier general in 1940, following a campaign scandal that threatened his re-election bid.
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