Category: Entertainment
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Bun B, the first Black Houstonian to headline RodeoHouston, prepares for his 2025 Birthday Bonanza on Black Heritage Day. Don’t miss this historic celebration!
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Tshego Gaelae makes history as the first Black woman to win the Mrs World title. Learn about her journey, advocacy, and the impact of her groundbreaking victory.
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Beyoncé makes history as the first Black artist to win Best Country Album at the 2025 GRAMMYs with COWBOY CARTER. Discover her inspiring journey and groundbreaking achievements.
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Discover how Louis Armstrong became the first Black pop star, revolutionizing jazz and popular music with his groundbreaking trumpet playing and scat singing.
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Soul Rep Theatre honors the first Black theater troupe in the U.S. with a powerful production of Richard III. Learn about the African Grove Theatre’s groundbreaking legacy.
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Roxanne Shante becomes the first solo female MC to receive the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, honoring her pioneering impact on hip-hop and her iconic track “Roxanne’s Revenge.”
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Edmond Dédé’s Morgiane, the first opera by a Black American composer, receives its long-awaited premiere after 138 years. Discover the music and legacy of this forgotten masterpiece.
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Keke Palmer and SZA make history as their comedy One of Them Days tops the box office, spotlighting Black female excellence in Hollywood.
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Lencia Kebede will make history as the first Black actress to play Elphaba full-time on Broadway, following Brittney Johnson’s groundbreaking role as Glinda.
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Discover the inspiring journey of Denny Mendez, the first Black Miss Italy, who challenged beauty standards and excelled on the global stage.
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