Category: Academia
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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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Dr. Kudakwashe Tagwirei makes history as the first black recipient of the Global Award of Excellence for transforming education worldwide through the Bridging Gap Foundation.
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Julian Abele Honored as Penn’s First Black Architecture Graduate and Visionary Behind Eisenlohr Hall
Julian Abele, Penn’s first Black architecture graduate, is honored for designing Eisenlohr Hall, celebrating his legacy as a trailblazer in architectural history.
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Alabama State University is the first HBCU to offer cannabis certifications, preparing students for careers in the booming legal marijuana industry.
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Ingrid Burton Nathan braved racism and threats as the first Black student to integrate Sanford Middle School in 1964. Learn how her courage shaped her life and inspired future generations.
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Dr. Carla Hayden, the first African American and first woman Librarian of Congress, has significantly modernized the institution. As her term nears its end, uncertainty looms over her reappointment under the current administration.
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UT Law honors Virgil C. Lott, its first Black graduate, who became Austin’s first Black judge and a champion for civil rights, with a special medal presentation.
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Highlands Ranch High School will launch Douglas County’s first AP African American Studies course, led by teacher Valarie Moses, after students successfully advocated for deeper Black history education.
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