Category: Featured
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Explore the inspiring journey of Colin Powell, the first Black chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, whose leadership during the Gulf War and beyond left a lasting legacy.
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Tampa Brown Stuart makes history as Staunton’s first Black woman pastor at Mount Zion Baptist Church, bringing fresh energy and faith to the community.
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Discover Atlanta’s first Black woman-owned culinary academy, C.H.E.F., founded by Simone Byron and Adeola Sokunbi. Learn how this innovative school is transforming aspiring chefs into industry leaders
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Jasmine Williams makes history as Broadview’s first Black female firefighter, bringing diversity and strength to the department during Women’s History Month.
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Dean Baquet, the first Black executive editor of The New York Times, discusses press freedom, innovation in journalism, and the crisis in local news at Brandeis University.
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Al Matthews, the first Black coach in Texas athletics history and former NFL star, passed away at 77. Learn about his groundbreaking career and legacy.
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Luther Keith, Detroit’s first Black sportswriter, broke barriers in journalism, founded ARISE Detroit!, and became a celebrated blues musician. Learn about his inspiring legacy.
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Rev. Pauli Murray, the first Black woman ordained in The Episcopal Church, is honored for her legacy amid controversy over National Park Service changes to her LGBTQ+ identity.
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Sonya Ross, the first Black woman White House reporter for the AP, champions press freedom and media representation while inspiring the next generation of journalists.
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Robert Clark, Mississippi’s first Black lawmaker post-Reconstruction, was honored at the state capitol for his groundbreaking career and enduring legacy of breaking racial barriers.
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