Author: Ebenezer Agbey Quist
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Evan Fay, a U.S. Air Force veteran, opens Roar Brewing Co. – Detroit’s first Black-owned brewery combining craft beer with community focus.
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MyAngel Ross becomes the first student-athlete at Lithia Springs High School to sign a NIL deal, setting a new precedent for high school athletes in Georgia.
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Brandi Rhodes made history as the first Black woman to announce at WrestleMania and became AEW’s first Black female executive. Learn how she broke barriers and built a legacy.
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Master Sergeant Janina B. Simmons will make history in June 2025 as the first female Sergeant Major in the U.S. Army with a Ranger tab, marking a new milestone for women in the military.
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Meta Description: Atlanta honors trailblazer Shirley C. Franklin by naming a street and park after its first Black woman mayor, celebrating her transformative leadership with the BeltLine and Clean Water initiatives.
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Remembering Sgt. Joe Harris of the Army’s first all-Black parachute battalion who defended America while fighting racism during WWII.
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Steph Curry, the first NBA player with 3,000 three-pointers, partners with Michelle Obama to launch PLEZi Hydration, a healthier sports drink with less sugar and more essential nutrients.
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Discover Una Marson, the pioneering Jamaican writer who became the BBC’s first Black female employee and transformed radio with “Caribbean Voices” while fighting for racial equality and women’s rights.
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April Howard became the first Black woman County Administrator in Peach County, Georgia, after 16 years in local government. She shares her inspiring leadership journey, dedication to public service, and plans for the future.
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Halle Bailey dazzles in a lilac Di Petsa gown for her 25th birthday, celebrating motherhood and her rise as Ariel. See her heartfelt moments with baby Halo.
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