Category: Featured
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Across the Bridge documentary reveals the untold story of Eugene’s first Black community, showcasing their resilience, faith, and the legacy of those displaced by the Ferry Street Bridge.
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Dr. Harold Jordan, Vanderbilt’s first Black resident and Tennessee’s mental health commissioner, leaves legacy of breaking barriers and compassionate care.
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Richard Parsons, the first Black CEO of Time Warner, passed away at 76. His leadership and legacy shaped major companies, and his contributions to business and culture will be remembered.
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Discover the inspiring life and tragic loss of Detective Sgt. Monica Mosley, the first Black female sergeant in Cumberland County, who left an indelible mark on her community and law enforcement.
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A monument to honor 70 Black Union soldiers from Franklin County will be unveiled at the historic First Baptist Church in Rocky Mount, Virginia in late 2025.
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Byron Williams, with 25 years of Daytona Beach law enforcement experience, becomes Holly Hill’s first Black police chief, leading with transparency and dedication.
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Ja’Dayia Kursh, Arkansas’ first Black rodeo queen, inspires change in the Western industry while advocating for diversity.
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Explore the legacy of Rev. Dr. Katie Geneva Cannon, the first Black woman ordained in the Presbyterian Church, and her transformative work in faith and Womanist Theology.
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Aisha Bowe, from a 2.3 GPA to NASA engineer, gears up to become the first Black woman astronaut with Blue Origin.
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Chaplain John Ijeoma is now the first Black Catholic priest in the U.S. Department of Defense to hold the rank of colonel, marking a historic milestone in his career.
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