Author: Ebenezer Agbey Quist
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Discover how DeHart Hubbard, Cincinnati native, made Olympic history 100 years ago as one of the first Black gold medalists in the 1924 Paris long jump.
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Discover how Donald Harris, father of Kamala Harris, made history in 1972 as Stanford University’s first Black tenured economics professor and his lasting impact on the field.
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Explore the groundbreaking career of Jane Bolin, the first Black female judge in U.S. history, who shattered racial and gender barriers in the legal profession and fought for equality.
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Nigerian biker Udoh Ebaide Joy becomes the first Black African woman to complete a record-breaking solo motorcycle journey from Kenya to Lagos, covering over 90,000 km across 10 countries.
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Coco Gauff makes history as the first U.S. tennis player to be Team USA’s female flag bearer for the Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony, joining LeBron James in leading the American delegation.
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Dr. Vonnya Pettigrew, CEO of Root Branch Media Group, becomes the first African-American woman to own a waterfront block in Baltimore, housing her media hub and more.
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Ghanaian coach Scofray Nana Yaw Yeboah becomes Africa’s first Black certified mBIT trainer, revolutionizing personal development with innovative brain integration techniques.
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NBA star Dennis Schroder makes history as the first Black flagbearer for Team Germany at the Paris 2024 Olympics, breaking barriers and inspiring change.
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Detroit twins Doris Ward and Loris Pryor make history as the first Black twin sisters to celebrate their 100th birthday together, marking a century of sisterhood and resilience.
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Mpule Kwelagobe, the first African Miss Universe, continues to inspire 25 years after her historic win. Discover how her 1999 victory transformed her life and career.
Recent Posts
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- How Vanessa Williams was Crowned First Black Miss America in 1983, Overcame Controversy to Build a Legendary Career
- First Black Astronaut to Walk in Space, Dr. Bernard Harris, Honored with Induction into Astronaut Hall of Fame
- How Johnson Products Paved the Way as the First Black-Owned Company on the Stock Exchange with Afro Sheen’s Rise
- From ROTC Cadet to the First Black Chairman of the Joint Chiefs: Colin Powell’s Journey of Leadership, Legacy, and Unwavering Service
