Author: Yaw Agbey
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The remarkable journey of Bernadine Anderson, Hollywood’s first Black female union makeup artist. Learn about her trailblazing career, the challenges she faced, and her enduring legacy as a pioneer in the entertainment industry.
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The pioneering legacy of Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler, the first Black woman medical doctor in the United States. Learn about her remarkable journey, achievements, and enduring impact on health equity and social justice.
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The groundbreaking legacy of WERD, the pioneering Black-owned radio station founded by Jesse B. Blayton. Explore how WERD shattered barriers, amplified Black voices, and played a vital role in the civil rights movement.
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All about Barbara Foushee’s historic election as Carrboro’s first Black woman mayor. Learn about her journey, priorities, and the promise of a more inclusive future under her leadership.
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Witness Courtney Watson’s historic achievement as the first woman of color to become the athletic trainer for the NBA’s Miami Heat. Learn about her journey, accomplishments, and the impact she’s making in sports medicine and gender diversity.
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Witness LeBron James making history as the first NBA player to score 40,000 points. Learn about his remarkable journey, achievements, and the significance of this milestone in basketball history.
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Dr. Linda Jordan’s victory in Butner’s mayoral race marks a historic moment as she becomes the town’s first African American and female mayor. Her 14-vote victory margin symbolizes a significant shift in local leadership dynamics, promising a focus…
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Melissa Elliott’s groundbreaking victory in Henderson’s mayoral race symbolizes a significant shift in local leadership dynamics. With her historic win, Elliott not only becomes the city’s first female mayor but also its first African American leader, breaking barriers…
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Learn about Troy Smith’s groundbreaking initiative to establish Maryland’s first pre-approved Black-owned 5-county federal credit union, aimed at fostering economic empowerment and financial literacy in underserved communities
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The remarkable story of Dana Albert Dorsey, Miami’s first Black millionaire who once owned Fisher Island and dedicated his life to real estate development and philanthropy in the face of racial discrimination.
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