Author: Yaw Agbey
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Royal Marine Taylor Lawrence leads Team GB’s bobsleigh success with multiple World Cup medals while breaking barriers in winter sports. Learn about his journey from rugby to Olympic hopeful.
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Dr. Lonnie Randolph, former SC NAACP president and civil rights leader, leaves behind a legacy of healthcare advocacy and racial equality. Learn about his impact on South Carolina.
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South Carolina will honor Robert Smalls, the first Black man with a Statehouse statue, celebrating his heroic escape from slavery and lifelong fight for equality.
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Discover how Calvin Waller, Penn State’s first Black graduate, shaped the future of Black leadership and excellence through his trailblazing achievements and lasting legacy.
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JoAnn Johnson, the first Black woman to reach colonel rank in Illinois State Police, leads the Massey Commission in its efforts to reform Sangamon County law enforcement practices.
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Mel Showers, Alabama’s first Black evening news anchor, is remembered for his trailblazing career, integrity, and influence on future generations of journalists.
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Jennifer Ford, first Black woman to own a U.S. sneaker boutique, partners with Adidas to release exclusive PG X CAMPUS ’00 sneaker celebrating Houston’s car culture.
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Missy Elliott and Queen Latifah make history as the first rap artists to receive the National Medal of Arts for their trailblazing achievements in music, film, and culture.
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Carrie Mae Weems makes history as the first Black woman visual artist to receive the National Medal of Arts, honoring her impactful work in race and gender over four decades.
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Discover how Tony Thurmond, from humble beginnings to California’s education leader, aims to make history as the state’s first Black and Afro-Latino governor while championing education reform and social justice.
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