Author: Ebenezer Agbey Quist
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Freddie Stowers, the first Black WWI Medal of Honor recipient, overcame decades of erasure to be honored. His bravery and recognition tell a story of justice restored.
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Maryland’s first Black governor, Wes Moore, will inspire Lincoln University’s Class of 2025 as commencement speaker. Learn why his address matters.
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Kentucky’s first Black Fish and Wildlife Commissioner, Jerry Ferrell, faces removal as Senate Bill 245 threatens his reappointment. Governor Beshear vetoed the bill, but GOP lawmakers may override it.
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Ron Washington is Covington’s first Black mayor, leading the city with a vision for equity, growth, and community-driven progress.
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C.B. Claiborne, Duke’s first Black basketball player, fought for civil rights and transformed the university. A new documentary tells his powerful story.
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Opelousas honors Carolyn Baker-Marzette, the first Black woman in the city’s police force, for her trailblazing career and lasting impact on the community.
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Carter Starocci makes history as the first five-time NCAA wrestling champion and 2025 Most Outstanding Wrestler. Learn how Penn State’s star dominated the sport.
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Dallas honors its first Black police officer, William McDuff, 128 years after his tragic murder. Learn about his legacy and the new memorial dedicated to him.
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Jameis Winston signs a two-year, $8 million deal with the New York Giants, making him the first Black quarterback in franchise history to start a season opener.
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Discover how Elizabeth Catlett, the first Black woman to earn an MFA from the University of Iowa, used art to celebrate Black women’s strength and resilience.
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