Category: Entertainment
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Rapper Big Freedia is making history as one of the first Black hotel owners in New Orleans with Hotel Freedia, set to open in spring 2023 on Decatur and Frenchmen streets. This vibrant venue, featuring a restaurant with…
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The historic moment when Viola Davis became the first Black woman to win the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series in 2015 for her role in “How to Get Away With Murder.”
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The groundbreaking journey of Anika Noni Rose, the first Black Disney princess in “The Princess and the Frog.” Learn about the cultural impact, Disney’s history of diversity, and how Rose’s portrayal of Tiana continues to inspire.
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Tyler Perry made history as the first Black entertainer on Forbes’ World’s 10 Highest-Paid Entertainers list for the second consecutive year, earning $175 million in 2022.
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Rochelle Ballantyne’s remarkable journey as a 26-year-old lawyer striving to become the first Black woman chess master in the U.S. Amidst challenges like racism and sexism, discover her passion, academic achievements, and relentless pursuit of breaking barriers.
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Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant makes history as the first Black woman to host a wildlife show on broadcast television. Explore her journey from a childhood passion for nature to becoming the co-host of “Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom: Protecting…
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Lupita Nyong’o creates history as the first Black President of the Jury at the Berlin Film Festival, bringing her versatile talents to lead the selection of winners for the prestigious Golden Bear and Silver Bear awards.
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Beyoncé makes history as first Black artist to ever win the Top Dance/Electronic Album award at the Billboard Music Awards for her record “Renaissance.”
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Jonathon Heyward makes history as the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra’s first Black musical director and youngest-ever conductor at age 31.
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Discover the inspiring journey of Yityish Aynaw, the first Black woman to be crowned Miss Israel in 2013. From overcoming childhood hardship as an Ethiopian immigrant to triumphing in the pageant, Aynaw’s story is one of resilience and…
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