Category: Entertainment
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Celia Cruz makes history as the first Afro-Latina on U.S. currency, joining four other trailblazing women in the 2024 American Women Quarters Program.
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Killah B Makes History as First Black Producer to Top Country Charts with Beyoncé’s ‘Texas Hold ‘Em’
How Brian “Killah B” Bates made history as the first Black producer to top country charts with Beyoncé’s ‘Texas Hold ‘Em’, breaking barriers in the music industry.
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McKenzie Ariana Kerry makes history as the second Black Miss Iowa USA, using her platform to inspire and elevate Black women and local businesses.
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Discover how Ariana Mamiko Miyamoto made history as the first hāfu Miss Universe Japan 2015, challenging beauty standards and promoting diversity in Japanese society.
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Mimii Ngulube and Josh Oyinsan make history as the first Black couple to win Love Island UK, marking a milestone for diversity in the popular dating show’s 11-year run.
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Kellen Gray makes history as the first African American conductor of the Lafayette Symphony Orchestra, bringing a unique vision for diversity and community engagement.
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NASA makes history by transmitting Missy Elliott’s “The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)” to Venus, marking the first hip-hop song sent to space by the agency.
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Anthony Mackie makes history as the first Black Captain America in “Brave New World”. Explore the film’s political intrigue, fan reactions, and its significance in superhero representation.
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Windsor’s first Black Film Festival kicks off with local filmmaker Carlos Anthony’s “Triggered”, showcasing diverse Black stories and global cinema from August 16-18, 2024.
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Shaboozey makes history as the first black male artist to simultaneously top Billboard Hot 100 and Hot Country Songs charts with “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”.
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