Category: Featured
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Discover the inspiring legacy of Dr. Herbert C. Miller, IU Kokomo’s first Black professor, whose dedication to inclusivity and global vision continues to shape the university.
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Nathan Hare, founder of America’s first Black Studies program, leaves a lasting legacy of academic innovation and Black empowerment. His work continues to shape education and activism.
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Dr. Shanté Williams makes history as Opera Carolina’s first black woman general director, bringing diverse experience to lead the 75-year-old organization into a new era.
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Sidney Carroll makes history as Norfolk Fire-Rescue’s first Black fire chief in 150 years, bringing four decades of experience to lead the department.
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Doris Wilkinson, UK’s first Black graduate and faculty member, leaves behind a legacy of breaking barriers and advancing racial equality in higher education.
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Portland’s Black elders honored in national ‘I See My Light Shining’ project, preserving oral histories of resilience and community building for future generations.
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Damian Williams, Willamette University’s first Black head coach and winningest leader, passes at 52, leaving a rich legacy in sports and education
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Union of Black Episcopalians honors Presiding Bishop Michael Curry for his transformative leadership, focusing on inclusivity, racial reconciliation, and environmental stewardship in the Episcopal Church.
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Tonatte Mitchell, Charleston Police Department, first Black woman captain, law enforcement diversity, community policing, police recruitment, breaking barriers, public service, female police officers
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William Goines, the first Black Navy SEAL, passes away at 88, leaving a legacy of excellence and diversity in Naval Special Warfare. His journey from segregated Ohio to elite special operations inspires future generations.
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