Author: Ebenezer Agbey Quist
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Lyman Dawkins III makes history as Gaffney’s first Black mayor after winning the runoff election. The school principal and county council member aims to focus on city growth and development.
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Errollyn Wallen makes history as the first Black woman appointed Master of the King’s Music, bringing diversity to the British royal household and classical music scene.
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San Francisco Mayor London Breed eyes reelection with growing confidence, bolstered by strategic shifts, unexpected allies, and improving city sentiment.
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Dr. Carlotta Berry becomes the first Black woman to earn tenure at Rose-Hulman, championing STEM diversity through innovative robotics education and community involvement.
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Lillian Seenoi-Barr, Northern Ireland’s first black mayor, confronts racism and misogyny in leadership amidst recent riots, calling for unity and careful language in addressing sensitive topics.
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Discover the inspiring journey of Mark Robinson, North Carolina’s first Black lieutenant governor, from a challenging childhood to a historic political achievement.
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As Michigan celebrates Women’s Equality Day on August 26, 2024, Justice Kyra Harris Bolden stands as a living testament to progress. Bolden, the first Black woman to serve on the Michigan Supreme Court, reflects on her groundbreaking role…
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Swerve Strickland, AEW’s first Black World Champion, headlines All In London at Wembley Stadium. Learn about his historic reign and AEW’s commitment to diversity in wrestling.
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Discover P.B.S. Pinchback Park in Shreveport, honoring the first Black U.S. governor. Learn about Pinchback’s remarkable journey from steamboat steward to Civil War officer to groundbreaking politician.
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Grambling State University (GSU) has made history. The institution unveiled the first-ever digital library at a Historically Black College and University (HBCU). This groundbreaking $16.6 million project is also the first of its kind in Louisiana. It marks…
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