Category: Featured
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Discover how Maurice Ashley, the first Black chess grandmaster, is paving the way for greater diversity in elite chess through mentorship and advocacy.
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LFJ, a Black-owned fashion brand by Juliet Olanipekun, makes its historic debut at Thailand Fashion Week, celebrating culture, diversity, and innovative design in the global fashion industry.
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Alex “Rooster” Weathers becomes the first autistic member of the Natchez Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi, setting a powerful example of perseverance and inclusion in Black Greek life.
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Explore the legacy of James Solomon Jr., the first Black graduate student to desegregate USC, and his lifelong dedication to education reform and civil rights.
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Saycon Sengbloh made history as the first Black actress to play Elphaba on Broadway, breaking new ground in musical theater. Explore her inspiring career and empowering legacy.
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New York City celebrates Shirley Chisholm on her 100th birthday, honoring the first Black woman elected to Congress and the first Black woman to run for U.S. president.
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Thirman Milner, Hartford’s first Black mayor and civil rights activist, has passed away at 91. His groundbreaking legacy in politics and social justice will inspire generations to come.
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Discover how Rosa Wims, Rochester’s first Black licensed nurse, broke barriers in healthcare and created a community tradition through her Pre-Thanksgiving Dinners.
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U.S. Rep. Adriano Espaillat makes history as the first Black chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, advocating for immigrant rights and Latino representation in the 119th Congress.
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Discover the inspiring story of Carolyn Mitchell, Kansas City’s first Black female firefighter and captain, who broke barriers and transformed the fire service.
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