Category: Featured
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Learn how Missouri’s first Black-owned midwifery clinic, Jamaa Birth Village, is promoting safer childbirth and empowering mothers with the “Blessings Baby Shower” event.
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In December 2022, Dana Douglas became the first Black woman confirmed to the Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Her confirmation marked a historic moment in the push for judicial diversity
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Donna Robinson makes history as Cincinnati State’s first Black woman police chief, bringing her 33 years of law enforcement experience to her new role as Director of Public Safety.
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Hartford honors Thirman Milner, New England’s first Black mayor, for his civil rights work and mentorship of future leaders.
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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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