Category: Entertainment
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Edye Ellis, WBIR’s first Black anchor, leaves behind a powerful legacy of journalism, mentorship, and community impact. Her life and career inspired many.
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Rachel Hilson stars as the first Black female FBI agent in Duster, a high-stakes crime drama from J.J. Abrams and LaToya Morgan. Premiering May 15, 2025, on Max.
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DJ Poizon Ivy, the first Black woman to DJ for an NBA team, energizes game days with music and mentors young women in the industry.
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Vivica A. Fox made history in Crossbreed as Hollywood’s first Black female U.S. president in a live-action film, inspiring change in the industry.
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Paul Tazewell, the first Black man to win an Oscar for costume design, will inspire UNCSA graduates with his 2025 commencement speech. Learn about his groundbreaking career and legacy.
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Paul Tazewell dazzled Hollywood as the first Black man to win Best Costume Design at the 97th Academy Awards for Wicked. His win marks a significant milestone for diversity in film.
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Anna Bailey became one of the first Black showgirls in Las Vegas, performing at the Moulin Rouge and paving the way for Black entertainers.
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Camilla Williams made history as the first Black woman to star at the New York City Opera in 1946. Learn about her groundbreaking career and lasting legacy.
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In 2024, Searit Huluf made history as the first Black woman to direct a Pixar stop-motion short, Self. Discover how her film broke barriers in animation.
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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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