Author: Yaw Agbey
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Meet Dr. Meisha Porter the First Black Woman Who Served as Chancellor to the New York City Department of Education ## A Trailblazing Leader for the Nation’s Largest School System In a historic move, Meisha Ross Porter has…
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The inspiring journey of Kristal Hansley, the founder of WeSolar, the first Black woman-owned community solar company. Learn how Hansley is disrupting the green energy landscape, addressing energy disparities, and empowering underserved communities with affordable solar power.
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The inspiring story of Henry Ossian Flipper, the first Black Army officer cadet to graduate from West Point. Follow his trailblazing journey, resilience against racial injustice, and enduring legacy as a true American hero.
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Pelumi Nubi’s incredible journey as she becomes the first Black woman to solo travel from London to Lagos, challenging societal norms and promoting a borderless Africa. Discover her resilience, empowerment message, and cultural immersion along the way.
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The groundbreaking story of “In Dahomey,” the first all-Black musical comedy to hit a major Broadway theater. Learn about the trailblazing creatives, cultural relevance, and lasting legacy of this historic production.
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The inspiring journey of Kimberly Bozart-Dow, PT, DPT, and her daughter Ravin Rhodes, SPT, as they pave the way for diversity in physical therapy. Learn how this mother-daughter duo overcame adversity and are on track to become the…
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The trailblazing career of James Earl Jones, the first Black actor to win a Tony Award for a leading role in a play. Discover how his groundbreaking achievements in productions like “The Great White Hope” and “Fences” paved…
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The groundbreaking achievement of Dr. Lexx James, the first Black president of AASECT, leading the charge for diversity and inclusivity in sexuality education and therapy. Explore her journey to prominence, her commitment to shame-free sex education, and her…
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The groundbreaking journey of Juanita Hall, the first African-American to win a Tony Award for her iconic portrayal of Bloody Mary in “South Pacific.” Discover her trailblazing career from the Broadway stage to radio and television, and learn…
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The inspiring journey of Joshua Lewis, co-founder of Kin Seltzer, America’s first Black-owned hard seltzer brand. Learn how Lewis, alongside Kearra Johnson and Eric Martens, is reshaping the seltzer market, promoting diversity, and using real fruit in their…
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