Category: Featured
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North Carolina’s first Black-owned children’s bookstore, Liberation Station, opens in Raleigh as a family-run haven for young readers and a celebration of Black stories.
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Tamron Hall became the first Black woman to co-host the “Today Show,” inspiring a new standard for representation in mainstream media. Learn about her journey, exit, and impact.
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Maddie Oliphant, crowned Miss Mississippi Teen USA 2025 after three tries, becomes the first Black teen to win and launches a reading initiative across the state.
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Zimbabwe becomes the first country to suspend tariffs on U.S. goods after Trump’s global tariff move, aiming to boost trade and improve relations under Mnangagwa’s leadership.
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Jewel McCoy’s appointment as Amite’s first Black Town Clerk is a significant moment in the city’s progress. Her work reflects dedication and community service.
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Lendrick Francois was re-elected as Amite’s first Black police chief with overwhelming support. His leadership sets a powerful example for future generations.
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Missouri patents the first black walnut cultivar for nut production—the UMCA “Hickman” Walnut. Discover how this early-yielding tree advances regional agroforestry.
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Desiree Sanders turned her love of books into Chicago’s first Black woman-owned bookstore—and even impressed Maya Angelou.
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Corrin Rankin, a Silicon Valley native, has been named the first Black woman to lead California’s GOP. She’s ready to reshape the party.
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Maria Battle Singer, Britain’s first Black psychoanalyst, is finally honored at the Freud Museum in London for her pioneering work in mental health.
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