Category: Entertainment
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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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Discover the groundbreaking journey of 10-year-old Keivonn Woodard from Bowie, Maryland, who made history as the first Black deaf Emmy nominee and the second youngest performer ever nominated.
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Explore the groundbreaking achievements of Ruth E. Carter, the first Black woman to win two Academy Awards in the Best Costume Design category. From her historic wins for “Black Panther” and its sequel to her emotional dedication to…
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In 2001, Nigeria’s Agbani Darego made history as the first Black African crowned Miss World. Learn about her groundbreaking achievement.
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7-year-old Paris Epps made history as the first Black winner of the Tiny Miss Princess of America pageant. Learn about her prize-winning achievement.
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Singer Tracy Chapman, breaking barriers, made history as the first Black woman to win a Country Music Association award, with her timeless hit “Fast Car” securing Song of the Year, 35 years after its debut, and thanks to…
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Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter (/biˈɒnseɪ/ⓘbee-ON-say;[4] born September 4, 1981)[5] is an American singer, songwriter and businesswoman. Known as “Queen Bey“, she has been recognized for her boundary-pushing artistry, vocals, and performances. Named one of the greatest singers of all time by Rolling Stone,…
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Halle Maria Berry (/ˈhæli/ HAL-ee; born Maria Halle Berry; August 14, 1966) is an American actress. She began her career as a model and entered several beauty contests, finishing as the first runner-up in the Miss USA pageant and coming in sixth in…
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