Category: Academia
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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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The inspiring journey of Essynce Moore, the first Black teen author to pen a 3-book series, “The Middle School Chronicles,” now mandatory reading in school districts nationwide.
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The inspiring journey of Da’Vion Tatum, the groundbreaking first Black male valedictorian at Westfield High School in Houston, Texas. With over $700,000 in scholarships, Tatum achieved acceptance into 11 top universities, ultimately choosing Harvard for dual concentrations in…
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The incredible journey of the “Magnificent Seven,” pioneering Black women who courageously integrated Dublin High School in 1965. Discover their sacrifices, the transformative impact on the school, and the long-overdue recognition at the Dublin Honors Ball.
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The inspiring journey of Captain Barrington Irving, the youngest pilot to solo-fly around the world, as he pioneers the Barrington Irving Technical Training School (BITTS) in Miami. Uncover the story of BITTS, offering tuition-free aviation education to uplift…
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Dr. Tamia Potter makes history as the first Black woman neurosurgery resident at Vanderbilt University Medical Center after a 148-year wait. Explore her inspiring journey from HBCU graduate to a coveted spot in the highly competitive Vanderbilt neurosurgery…
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The inspiring journey of Miona Short, the first Black woman to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in astrophysics from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read about her childhood dreams of the stars, the historic 100-year milestone, and how…
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The historic moment as 17-year-old senior Amber Wilsondebriano is crowned the first Black homecoming queen at Porter-Gaud School in Charleston, South Carolina, breaking a 155-year tradition.
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