Category: Featured
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Opelousas honors Carolyn Baker-Marzette, the first Black woman in the city’s police force, for her trailblazing career and lasting impact on the community.
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Dallas honors its first Black police officer, William McDuff, 128 years after his tragic murder. Learn about his legacy and the new memorial dedicated to him.
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Jameis Winston signs a two-year, $8 million deal with the New York Giants, making him the first Black quarterback in franchise history to start a season opener.
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Ololade Ayelabola made history by walking 77.75 miles in heels over 5 days. Discover how she overcame pain and doubt to break this incredible Guinness World Record.
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Mia Love, the first Black Republican woman in Congress, passed away at 49. Explore her trailblazing career, final message, and lasting legacy.
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Gen. Michael X. Garrett, the first Black commander of U.S. Army Forces Command, had his legacy erased in the Pentagon’s DEI content purge. Learn more about this historic oversight.
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Andrew Watson, football’s first black international, has been honored with a plaque at Crossley Heath School. Discover the story of this pioneering footballer.
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Lucille Brown, Tallahassee’s first Black public county librarian, transformed access to knowledge for African Americans, inspiring future generations.
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Dr. Monica White, the first Black woman tenured in UW-Madison’s environmental studies, will speak on climate justice at Bennett College on March 28. Learn about her groundbreaking work in food and environmental justice.
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Dr. Bernard Harris, the first Black astronaut to walk in space, has been inducted into the Astronaut Hall of Fame. Learn about his groundbreaking career and legacy.
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- Opelousas Celebrates Carolyn Baker-Marzette’s Legacy as the First Black Woman to Serve in the City’s Police Force
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- Dallas Honors William McDuff With Memorial 128 Years After He Became the City’s First Black Police Officer
- Jameis Winston Poised to Lead New York Giants as First Black Quarterback to Start a Season Opener in 100 Years
- Elizabeth Catlett, the First Black Woman to Earn an MFA from the University of Iowa, Used Art to Celebrate Black Women’s Strength
