Category: Featured
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Chlora Lindley-Myers retires as Missouri’s DCI Director, leaving behind a legacy as the first Black woman NAIC president and a champion for insurance reform and affordable health care.
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Beaumont Police Department honors George Fedrick, its first Black officer, 122 years after his 1902 line-of-duty death.
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Discover the inspiring legacy of Edward R. Dudley, the first Black U.S. ambassador and civil rights pioneer who redefined diplomacy.
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Discover the inspiring journey of Dr. Armstead Mason Newman, who rose from enslavement to lead Shreveport’s first Black Baptist church and establish the pioneering Providence Academy.
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Judge Christina Elmore reflects on her role as Kent County’s first Black woman Circuit Judge, advocating for diversity and supporting Black legal professionals.
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Clint Mitchell makes history as Spotsylvania’s first Black school superintendent. He addresses racism head-on, vows to foster inclusivity, and continues to lead with dedication.
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Learn how Jim McMillan, Richmond’s first Black pharmacist and councilmember, shaped the city through advocacy, reform, and kindness.
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Captain Barrington Irving, the first Black pilot to fly solo around the world, launches BITTS to provide free aviation training and increase diversity in the industry.
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Discover how President Biden honored the descendants of America’s first Black family during his historic visit to Angola, celebrating their enduring legacy and U.S.-Africa ties.
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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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