Category: Featured
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Tybee Island’s historic Brown House, the first Black-owned home on Main Street built during Jim Crow, faces demolition as preservationists fight to save this civil rights landmark amid complex legal battles.
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The first official Black Mirror comic book launches with a free San Junipero adaptation on Free Comic Book Day 2025. 70,000 copies will be available.
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Dr Mahlogonolo Thobane leads Crimsa as the first Black woman president, focusing on African-centered criminology and inclusive research.
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Discover how Rita Shoulders broke barriers as the first Black woman corrections officer at Ohio State Reformatory, gaining respect from inmates and reshaping prison culture.
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Tequila Gray makes history as Ballwin’s first Black alderwoman, leading a bold push for safer streets and stronger community voices.
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Pamela Carter made history as Indiana’s first Black and first woman Attorney General in 1993. Learn about her trailblazing career, achievements, and lasting impact on politics and law.
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Discover how James Williams overcame slavery to become Santa Clara’s first African American resident, successful entrepreneur, and honored volunteer firefighter whose legacy continues through community remembrance today.
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Emira D’Spain makes history as Victoria’s Secret’s first Black transgender model and Bravo’s first full-time trans cast member on “Next Gen NYC,” premiering June 3, 2025.
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Alexis Herman, the first Black U.S. Secretary of Labor, led powerful labor reforms and empowered millions through equity-focused policies.
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Discover how General Roscoe Robinson Jr. rose from St. Louis to become the U.S. Army’s first Black four-star general and West Point’s highest-ranking Black graduate despite military segregation.
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