Category: Featured
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Brian Yearwood will lead Louisville’s Jefferson County Public Schools as its first Black superintendent amid fierce political battles over diversity, equity, and inclusion in Kentucky’s schools.
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Lancaster, Ohio honors Scipio Smith, the city’s first Black business owner, with a powerful new statue celebrating his legacy as a community leader and entrepreneur.
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Uriah Rennie, the Premier League’s first Black referee, has died at 65. Discover how his groundbreaking career and community work shaped English football and inspired future generations.
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A new plaque honors Emmitt Edward Jimmar Jr, Colbert County’s first Black commissioner and education advocate, remembered for his lifelong civic leadership.
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Brenda Cowan, Lexington’s first Black woman firefighter, is remembered for her courage, leadership, and tragic death while on duty in 2004.
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Chelsea’s first Black footballer Paul Canoville is in hospital following a serious health decline. The club legend, known for his stand against racism, is receiving care while fans send messages of support.
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Shameta Jones-Harrell becomes Austell’s first Black woman police chief. With over 20 years of experience, she brings strong leadership and community-focused policing to Cobb County.
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Brantford considers naming new community centre and park after Blanche E. Williams, pioneering 1880s Black woman who broke educational barriers by attending University of Toronto with equal privileges.
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Two UniMAC-IFT film students travel to Germany for a unique exchange at HFF Munich, honouring King Ampaw, the first Black graduate of the school, and forging a new path for African-European film collaborations.
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A blue plaque will honour Dr. Beryl Gilroy, London’s first Black head teacher and acclaimed writer, at a Stanmore school this week.
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