Category: Entertainment
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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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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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