Author: Ebenezer Agbey Quist
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Joyce Watkins, the first Black woman exonerated in Tennessee, speaks out to raise awareness about wrongful convictions and the vital work of the Tennessee Innocence Project.
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Chris Campbell breaks barriers as the first black president of Carpenters’ Union Local 27, inspiring change and promoting diversity in the construction industry.
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John Baxter Taylor Jr’s Pioneering History as the First Black Olympic Gold Medalist and Track Legend
Discover the pioneering legacy of John Baxter Taylor Jr, the first Black Olympic gold medalist and track legend who broke records and barriers in early 20th century athletics.
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Tessa Sanderson, the first Black British woman to win an Olympic Gold, reflects on her legacy and the ongoing battle for equality in sports as she celebrates 40 years since her historic achievement.
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Louisville to honor Alberta Odell Jones, Kentucky’s first Black female attorney, with the city’s first life-size statue of a Black woman. Learn about her pioneering legacy and the push for representation in public art.
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Dr. Vinson Eugene Allen’s Dusk to Dawn Urgent Care makes history as the first African American-owned urgent care chain in the U.S., pioneering accessible healthcare since 2001.
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Dominique Dawes celebrates as the 2024 U.S. Olympic gymnastics team becomes the most racially diverse in history, marking a pivotal moment for inclusivity in the sport.
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Bill Logan, Evanston’s first Black police chief, passes away at 92. Celebrated for his historic role in law enforcement, bravery, and community service, Logan’s legacy endures through his impactful contributions.
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Seriti Green launches South Africa’s first majority black-owned wind farm, the Ummbila Emoyeni project, pioneering renewable energy and local development in Mpumalanga.
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Tiffany Tucker makes history as UMBC’s first Black woman athletics director, bringing a vision of excellence and inclusivity to collegiate sports.
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