Category: Featured
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Leslie Odom Jr. leads the cast in the first revival of Ossie Davis’ satirical masterpiece Purlie Victorious on Broadway after 62 years, challenging stereotypes and celebrating Black pride.
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Emeline King, the trailblazing woman who became Ford Motor Company’s first Black female car designer, has been honored with the prestigious Presidential Lifetime Achievement Gold Award for her groundbreaking contributions and unwavering perseverance in the automotive industry.
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Cheryl Porter’s historic appointment as the first Black woman president of the American Water Works Association marks a significant step toward ensuring equitable access to clean water and championing diverse leadership in the water sector.
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Boston is considering renaming its Logan International Airport to honor the late Bill Russell, a pioneering Black Celtics legend who broke barriers both on the court and in the civil rights movement.
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Daniel Abebe has been appointed as the first Black Dean of Columbia Law School, bringing expertise in free speech and inclusive leadership to navigate complex issues in legal education
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Vivian Papson, the first Black teacher in Shaker Heights, Ohio, co-founded the North Star Underground Railroad Museum in Ausable Chasm, New York, dedicated to sharing the untold stories of freedom and the Adirondacks’ pivotal role in the Underground…
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Discover the groundbreaking story of De-Andrea Blaylock-Solar, Missouri’s first certified Black sex therapist, who is pioneering change in mental health and sexuality education by dismantling harmful narratives and promoting inclusive, empowering approaches to intimacy and relationships.
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Explore the remarkable story of Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel, the first permanent female African-American police chief in Louisville and Kentucky, who is spearheading police reforms, community outreach, and emphasizing de-escalation and officer accountability.
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Hampton Police Division celebrates a milestone as Lt. Ashley Jenrette becomes the first Black woman appointed as lieutenant, marking a significant stride towards greater diversity and community engagement within the department.
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Three formerly incarcerated men have launched MacroBites, the first national Black-owned ready-to-eat meal service company, promoting health, community empowerment, and inspiring youth through their remarkable journey from incarceration to entrepreneurship.
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