Author: Yaw Agbey
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Discover how Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is making Disney history as the first Black-character-inspired ride at Walt Disney World, celebrating diversity and representation.
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Henry Frye made history in 1999 as North Carolina’s first African American Chief Justice, capping a career of breaking racial barriers in law and politics.
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Anthony Nesty made history as the first Black swimmer to win an individual Olympic gold medal in 1988, paving the way for greater diversity in swimming.
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Lena Waithe makes history as the first Black woman to win an Emmy for comedy writing, inspiring change in Hollywood and giving voice to underrepresented communities.
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Charde Salone makes history as the first Black female president of the Carthage Rotary Club, promising a year of purposeful action and community impact.
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Discover how Rachel Talbot Ross became the first Black woman in the Maine Legislature and rose to become Speaker of the Maine House, championing equity and justice reform.
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Sam Holness, aspiring to be the first black autistic triathlete with a pro card, inspires neurodiversity in sports and aims to medal at the London T100 Triathlon.
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Adrienne A. Jones makes history as Maryland’s first African-American and female Speaker of the House, championing education reform and diversity in her trailblazing career.
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Carl E. Heastie, first African-American Speaker of the New York State Assembly, has led bold legislative victories since 2015, championing workers’ rights, education, and criminal justice reform.
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Lynnzee Brown makes history as the first Haitian female gymnast to compete in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Learn about her journey from NCAA champion to Olympic trailblazer.
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