Category: Academia
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The inspiring journey of 14-year-old Zaila Avant-garde, the first Black winner of the Scripps National Spelling Bee in 2021. From her basketball Guinness World records to triumphing against the odds, discover how she aims to inspire future generations…
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Alecia Washington makes history as the first Black valedictorian in the 100-year legacy of R.J. Reynolds High School. Learn about the profound impact of her achievement, the historical context, and her mission to uplift marginalized youth.
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Discover the extraordinary journey of 12-year-old Anthaea-Grace Patricia Dennis, the youngest person to graduate from a Canadian university. From conquering college at age 9 in the biomedical science program at the University of Ottawa to publishing a scientific…
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The inspirational journey of Amie Fornah Sankoh, the first deaf Black woman to achieve a STEM PhD in the U.S. From overcoming childhood hardships in Sierra Leone to groundbreaking research on plant-pathogen interactions at the University of Tennessee,…
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Explore the inspiring journey of Divine Nwafor, the first Black student to graduate with a double degree from West Virginia University. From Lagos to the U.S., Divine’s story unfolds as a first-generation college graduate, pioneering physician, and neurosurgery…
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Discover the historic achievement of Onovu Otitigbe-Dangerfield, the first Black valedictorian at Albany High School since 1868. Explore her journey, overcoming adversity, and blazing a trail for minority students while leaving a lasting legacy.
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Jordin Phipps, age 8, made history as the youngest recipient of a $10,000 scholarship and admission to the University of North Texas after a viral video of her motivational mantra caught administrators’ attention.
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Dóminique Kemp recently became the first Black person to earn a PhD in mathematics from Indiana University, breaking barriers in STEM fields.
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Witness history as A’myri Phillips and Cali Johnson become the first African American valedictorian and salutatorian at Dekaney High School in Houston, Texas. Overcoming challenges and inspiring change, their remarkable graduation marks a legacy of determination and limitless…
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De’Shawn Washington made history as the first Black man named Massachusetts Teacher of the Year. Learn about his impact empowering students and advancing educational excellence.
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