Category: Featured
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Ja’Dayia Kursh, Arkansas’ first Black rodeo queen, inspires change in the Western industry while advocating for diversity.
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Explore the legacy of Rev. Dr. Katie Geneva Cannon, the first Black woman ordained in the Presbyterian Church, and her transformative work in faith and Womanist Theology.
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Aisha Bowe, from a 2.3 GPA to NASA engineer, gears up to become the first Black woman astronaut with Blue Origin.
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Chaplain John Ijeoma is now the first Black Catholic priest in the U.S. Department of Defense to hold the rank of colonel, marking a historic milestone in his career.
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James Meredith, the first Black student to integrate Ole Miss, is honored with a historical marker in his hometown
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Rickey Henderson, the all-time leader in stolen bases, passes away at 65. A look back at his unforgettable career and lasting legacy in baseball.
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Jongilizwe Harold Sobantu, Bulawayo’s pioneering first Black engineer, remembered for his groundbreaking career, community service, and spiritual leadership after passing at 83.
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Discover how Emmanuel Bailey became the first Black lottery operator in the US, transforming DC’s gaming industry and uplifting his community
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Reni Eddo-Lodge made history as the first Black British author to top the UK best-seller list with Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People About Race. Discover her journey and the impact of her work.
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Raymond Gates, Lawton’s first Black firefighter to be celebrated with a street dedication honoring his lifelong legacy in public service.
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