Category: Featured
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LaJuana Jones, Waco’s first Black Chief Nursing Officer, champions diversity in health care and leads Baylor Scott & White to its second Magnet designation.
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Yvetta Dominique, Fort Myers Police Department’s first Black female sergeant, reflects on her historic promotion, hard work, and dedication to community engagement.
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George Washington Carver National Monument is the first monument dedicated to an African American and a non-president, celebrating Carver’s revolutionary contributions to agriculture and his legacy.
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Arthur Johnson reflects on his legacy as Richmond’s first Black police captain, sharing his dedication to equality, community service, and law enforcement reform.
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Jimmy Smith’s trailblazing journey from the first Black park ranger at Jonathan Dickinson State Park to leading the NAACP in Martin County highlights his commitment to racial equity and Black history preservation.
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Ziva Postpartum Retreat, North Carolina’s first Black-owned postpartum sanctuary, offers luxurious care for new moms. Discover its amenities, mission, and impact on maternal health.
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Alonzo Wright, Cleveland’s first Black millionaire, built a gas station empire and hired more Black youth than any businessman by 1940. Learn his inspiring story.
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Senamile Masango, South Africa’s first Black female nuclear scientist, broke barriers and inspired women in science. Learn about her groundbreaking legacy.
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Eddie Lewis Turner, one of Escambia’s first Black bus drivers, is remembered for his 36 years of service and his dedication to connecting communities. Learn about his legacy in Pensacola.
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Dr. Kamin Samuel, the first Black woman to pilot U.S. Navy helicopters, shares her inspiring journey from military aviation to business transformation coaching.
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