Category: Featured
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Retired Maj. Gen. Cedric Wins, VMI’s first Black superintendent, was ousted despite boosting enrollment and securing $321M for upgrades. Politics and diversity initiatives played a role.
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Dr. Kudakwashe Tagwirei makes history as the first black recipient of the Global Award of Excellence for transforming education worldwide through the Bridging Gap Foundation.
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Cedric Wins led VMI to historic achievements as its first Black superintendent, boosting funding, admissions, and diversity despite facing resistance.
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Yvette Massiah Became the First Black Woman in Avon and Somerset’s Special Constabulary in the 1980s
Yvette Massiah made history as the first Black woman in Avon and Somerset’s Special Constabulary. Discover her inspiring story and its impact on policing diversity.
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Discover how Leon Williams, San Diego’s first Black city councilmember and county supervisor, transformed the city with vision, unity, and a lasting legacy of equity.
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Aurelius Paul Martinez, who made history as one of Baton Rouge High School’s first Black students during 1963 integration, has passed away at 78, leaving a legacy of courage against segregation.
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Dr. Barbara Carey-Shuler made history as Miami-Dade’s first Black woman commissioner in 1979. Discover her legacy of advocacy, education, and community transformation.
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Dr. Brandon Jones has become AGU’s first Black president, bringing a bold vision for sustainability and inclusivity to the leading science organization.
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Pat McGrath makes history as Creative Director of Louis Vuitton’s first makeup line, La Beauté Louis Vuitton. Discover the luxurious collection featuring 55 lipsticks, tinted balms, and more.
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Hartford’s First Black Police Detective Deborah Callis Led the Way for More Women in Law Enforcement
Deborah Callis, Hartford’s first Black police detective, led the way for more women in law enforcement, inspired by her mentor Ella Brown.
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