Category: Academia
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The remarkable legacy of Elder Watson Diggs, the first Black graduate of Indiana University’s School of Education and co-founder of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity. Discover his journey of resilience and leadership, and learn how IU honors his pioneering…
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The remarkable story of Harold Franklin, the first Black student to attend Auburn University in 1964, who finally received his degree in 2020, 56 years later, overcoming racism and discrimination to pave the way for future generations of…
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The inspiring story of Dr. Uché Blackstock and her twin sister Dr. Oni Blackstock, the first Black mother-daughter legacies from Harvard Medical School. Learn how they followed in the footsteps of their pioneering mother, Dr. Dale Blackstock, breaking…
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The historic achievement of Alaiyia Williams, the first openly Black transgender woman to earn a Doctor of Social Work (DSW) degree from Tulane University’s School of Social Work in Louisiana. Witness her remarkable journey, resilience, and commitment to…
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The amazing story of Nana Timothy Aye Kusi, the Ghanaian trailblazer who became the first Black person to enroll at Centre College in Kentucky in 1961, breaking decades-long racial barriers. Learn about the challenges he faced, the school’s…
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Meet Justice Alexander, the Eastside High School senior and vice president of the school’s inaugural Black Student Union. Breaking barriers as the first student with albinism to hold the student body president position, Justice continues to lead in…
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Discover Erika James, the first female and African American dean of Wharton Business School, breaking barriers and bringing expertise in organizational psychology, leadership diversity, crisis management, and workplace equality
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The inspiring journey of Hettie Simmons Love, the first Black graduate of Wharton Business School, immortalized in the children’s book “Hettie Simmons Love: Penn Pioneer.”
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The inspiring journey of Ahmed Muhammad, who, in 2019, made history as the first Black male valedictorian at Oakland Technical High School. With a stellar 4.73 GPA and a commitment to academic excellence, Muhammad shares insights on balancing…
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The rich history of Perkins Elementary School in Des Moines as they honor their first Black teacher, Harriette J. Curley, by naming the school library after her. Learn about Curley’s groundbreaking role as a kindergarten educator from 1946…
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