Category: Entertainment
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Jenni Asher is set to become the first Black American woman ordained as a cantor in the U.S. She brings fresh music and deep faith, inspiring others in Jewish communities.
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Audra McDonald channels generations of Black motherhood in Broadway’s Gypsy, becoming the first Black actress to lead the iconic role of Mama Rose.
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In 2016, Sheku Kanneh-Mason became the first Black winner of the BBC Young Musician of the Year, redefining classical music talent and inspiring a new generation.
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Tiffany Derry makes history as the first Black full-time judge on MasterChef after years of competing and cooking worldwide, bringing fresh representation to the hit show.
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Henry Olonga, Zimbabwe’s first Black Test cricketer, risked everything by protesting political oppression. Now, he uses music to share his powerful story.
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Jamal Roberts made history as the first Black male winner of American Idol since 2003. Discover his journey, performances, and what’s next for the Mississippi star.
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Jean-Pascal Zadi’s Netflix series Represent explores the dream of France’s first Black president, using humor to tackle Black identity and politics in France.
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Jasmine Amy Rogers is breaking barriers as the first Black Betty Boop on Broadway—and earning a Tony nomination. Discover her inspiring journey.
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Deborah Cox made history in 2022 as the first Black woman inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. Learn more about her journey, music career, and legacy.
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Sylvia Mathis made history as the first Black woman to join the FBI in 1976, defying the odds and breaking barriers within one of the nation’s most prestigious agencies.
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