Category: Academia
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Dr. Sherry Turner becomes the first Black president of Hartford International University, bringing years of leadership, ministry, and academic experience to her new role.
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Sinomhlobo Ndlela, the first Black female Cox at Rhodes University, led her rowing team to victory and uses poetry and teaching to uplift others.
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Darnell K. Williams Sr. becomes the first Black president of North Central University, bringing over 30 years of leadership experience to guide the future of Christian higher education.
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Malinda Russell’s A Domestic Cook Book is the first cookbook authored by an African American woman. Published in 1866, it captures 19th-century Southern cuisine and continues to inspire today.
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Gertrude Hodges, the first African American graduate of Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, has passed away at 98. Her legacy continues to inspire future generations of nurses
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Vivian Hewitt, Pittsburgh’s first Black librarian, transformed libraries into welcoming spaces and helped launch the legacy of playwright August Wilson.
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Morehouse College becomes the first HBCU to win a national boxing title, with students Elijah McLean and Kaleb Hudson leading the victory at the USIBA tournament.
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MyAngel Ross becomes the first student-athlete at Lithia Springs High School to sign a NIL deal, setting a new precedent for high school athletes in Georgia.
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Dr. Christon Arthur makes history as La Sierra University’s first Black president in 103 years, leading with a vision for inclusivity, growth, and excellence in higher education.
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Kevin Howell makes history as NC State’s first Black chancellor, bringing extensive leadership experience to guide the university through evolving challenges.
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- Sherry Turner Named First Black President of Hartford International University, Poised to Lead Graduate Institution in Religion and Peace
- Sinomhlobo Ndlela Leads Rhodes Rowing Team to Victory as First Black Female Cox While Using Poetry and Teaching to Empower Others
- Mae Jemison, First Black Woman in Space, Calls Out CBS Anchor for Saying ‘Mankind’ During All-Women Spaceflight Discussion
- Harlem Comedy Club Co-Owner to Host PitchBLACK Awards, First Black-Owned Venue to Share Spotlight at Event Offering $230K in Grants
