Category: Featured
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Carole Hopson’s journey to becoming a pioneering airline captain was sparked by the remarkable story of Bessie Coleman, the first Black woman to earn a pilot’s license in 1921. Hopson’s tale of following her aviation dreams is a…
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Discover how Faye Wattleton, the first Black and youngest Planned Parenthood president, transformed women’s healthcare and reproductive rights in America.
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Wally Amos, founder of Famous Amos cookies and the first Black talent agent, dies at 88. Learn about his pioneering career and lasting legacy.
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Discover how Francine Gálvez became Europe’s first Black female news anchor, breaking barriers in Spanish media and paving the way for diversity in broadcasting.
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Trisha Goddard makes history as the first Black woman to lead ITV’s Good Morning Britain, marking a significant moment for diversity in UK broadcasting.
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Crystal James makes history as University of Michigan’s first Black woman police chief, bringing a community-focused approach to campus safety after overcoming career setbacks.
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Beyoncé donates $500K to launch the first Black Equestrians Program, supporting Black cowboys and ranchers while celebrating their cultural legacy.
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Compton renames post office to honor Pfc. James Anderson Jr., the first Black Marine Medal of Honor recipient who saved fellow soldiers in Vietnam with his heroic sacrifice.
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Denisha Thomas made history as Memphis’s first Black female news director, revolutionizing ABC24 News with solution-focused reporting and fostering journalist growth.
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Zenith Taylor makes history as the first Black woman president of Queens County Bar Association and New York’s statewide civic engagement coordinator. Learn about her groundbreaking achievements and mission.
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