Author: Yaw Agbey
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Edmond Mayor Darrell Davis leads the removal of discriminatory language from city land records, marking a historic moment for inclusion.
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Lloyd Austin ends his term as the first Black defense secretary, highlighted by the Ukraine coalition and U.S. military leadership amid global challenges.
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Discover how Toshika Hudson and six other women became the first Black female graduates from The Citadel in 2002, breaking barriers and inspiring future generations.
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Colman Domingo’s Sing Sing becomes the first film to premiere in theaters and prisons, bringing a powerful story of hope and resilience to nearly one million incarcerated individuals.
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La June Montgomery Tabron, the first Black and female CEO of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, leads the charge for racial healing through storytelling and community-driven initiatives. Learn more about her groundbreaking work in this article.
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Nancy Leftenant-Colon was the first Black woman to serve in the U.S. Army Nurse Corps, a pioneering figure in military history who dedicated her life to service, equality, and healthcare. She was also a leading advocate for the…
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Melissa Minor-Brown has made history as Delaware’s first Black Speaker of the House. Discover her journey and vision for healthcare reform and political representation.
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Learn about Charlotte E. Ray, the first Black woman lawyer in the U.S., who broke barriers and inspired generations despite 19th-century biases.
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Paul Pitts, UND’s first Black student body president, shares his leadership journey during the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration.
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Shanelle Booker becomes the first African-American woman to lead the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Georgia, making a powerful impact on federal law enforcement.
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