Category: Academia
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Dr. Toyin Tofade, the first Black woman to lead a U.S. pharmacy college, is transforming ACPHS with record-breaking enrollment, new programs, and leadership development initiatives.
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William Hooper Councill Park in Huntsville honors the legacy of the first Black public school in the city, celebrating the contributions of Dr. William Hooper Councill and the fight for education and racial equality.
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Discover the inspiring story of Autherine Lucy, the first Black student at the University of Alabama, who defied racism and expulsion, only to be honored decades later by the same institution.
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Alma Gene Prince Saunders, Hanover College’s first Black graduate, will be honored with a portrait unveiling on February 7, 2025. Learn about her legacy in education and civil rights.
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Learn how Lucinda Brawley became the first Black woman at Clemson University in 1963, breaking racial barriers and paving the way for future generations.
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Discover how Harvey Gantt became Clemson University’s first Black student and later Charlotte’s first Black mayor, shaping civil rights and urban development.
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Xavier University becomes the first HBCU to launch a co-ed varsity rowing program, setting a new standard for inclusion and excellence in collegiate sports.
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Elder Valerie K. Brown and Bishop Kim W. Brown make history as first couple to simultaneously serve as HBCU rectors at Virginia State and Norfolk State Universities.
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Juliet Atim, Rocky Mountain High School’s first Black student-body president, is breaking new ground by promoting equity, inclusion, and unity within her community.
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Dr. Joyce Brown, the first African American woman president of the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), led the institution through 26 years of transformation, combining fashion, technology, and innovation. Her leadership empowered future fashion leaders and brought diversity…
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