Category: Featured
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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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Explore the inspiring journey of Colin Powell, the first Black chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, whose leadership during the Gulf War and beyond left a lasting legacy.
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Tampa Brown Stuart makes history as Staunton’s first Black woman pastor at Mount Zion Baptist Church, bringing fresh energy and faith to the community.
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Discover Atlanta’s first Black woman-owned culinary academy, C.H.E.F., founded by Simone Byron and Adeola Sokunbi. Learn how this innovative school is transforming aspiring chefs into industry leaders
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Jasmine Williams makes history as Broadview’s first Black female firefighter, bringing diversity and strength to the department during Women’s History Month.
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Dean Baquet, the first Black executive editor of The New York Times, discusses press freedom, innovation in journalism, and the crisis in local news at Brandeis University.
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