Category: Featured
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Damian Williams, Willamette University’s first Black head coach and winningest leader, passes at 52, leaving a rich legacy in sports and education
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Union of Black Episcopalians honors Presiding Bishop Michael Curry for his transformative leadership, focusing on inclusivity, racial reconciliation, and environmental stewardship in the Episcopal Church.
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Tonatte Mitchell, Charleston Police Department, first Black woman captain, law enforcement diversity, community policing, police recruitment, breaking barriers, public service, female police officers
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William Goines, the first Black Navy SEAL, passes away at 88, leaving a legacy of excellence and diversity in Naval Special Warfare. His journey from segregated Ohio to elite special operations inspires future generations.
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Leslie Odom Jr. leads the cast in the first revival of Ossie Davis’ satirical masterpiece Purlie Victorious on Broadway after 62 years, challenging stereotypes and celebrating Black pride.
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Emeline King, the trailblazing woman who became Ford Motor Company’s first Black female car designer, has been honored with the prestigious Presidential Lifetime Achievement Gold Award for her groundbreaking contributions and unwavering perseverance in the automotive industry.
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Cheryl Porter’s historic appointment as the first Black woman president of the American Water Works Association marks a significant step toward ensuring equitable access to clean water and championing diverse leadership in the water sector.
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Boston is considering renaming its Logan International Airport to honor the late Bill Russell, a pioneering Black Celtics legend who broke barriers both on the court and in the civil rights movement.
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Daniel Abebe has been appointed as the first Black Dean of Columbia Law School, bringing expertise in free speech and inclusive leadership to navigate complex issues in legal education
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Vivian Papson, the first Black teacher in Shaker Heights, Ohio, co-founded the North Star Underground Railroad Museum in Ausable Chasm, New York, dedicated to sharing the untold stories of freedom and the Adirondacks’ pivotal role in the Underground…
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