Category: Featured
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How Toto Bissainthe made history by establishing the first Black theatre company in Paris, Les Griots, in 1956. Discover her enduring legacy as a Haitian artist and theatre trailblazer, providing a platform for Black actors and stories in…
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The remarkable journey of Edward Enninful, the first Black man to lead British Vogue and named Britain’s most powerful Black person for 2024. From his teenage prodigy days to reshaping the fashion industry with diversity and inclusivity, Enninful’s…
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The trailblazing journey of Cristina McCarter, the first Black woman to launch a cheese-board shop in the United States. Learn how she founded Feast & Graze, a catering company specializing in charcuterie and cheese boards, and expanded it…
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The remarkable journey of Nadine Willis, from overcoming homelessness and poverty in Jamaica to becoming the first Black model for Gucci. Follow her rise to international stardom, challenges faced, and her inspiring resilience in rebuilding her life. Learn…
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The remarkable journey of Justice Melody Stewart, the first Black woman elected to the Ohio Supreme Court, from her early days as a musician to her historic election victory and ongoing efforts to reform the judicial system for…
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The heartwarming story of Krystal Hardy-Allen, a successful businesswoman from Selma, Alabama, who fulfills her childhood dream by gifting her parents a fully-paid historic home. Despite setbacks from a tornado, Hardy-Allen’s commitment to her vision shines through as…
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The historic win of actress and singer Keke Palmer, who became the first Black woman to win the Emmy for Outstanding Host for a Game Show. Witness her triumph over heavyweights like Ken Jennings and Mayim Bialik, and…
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The remarkable journey of Shirley Chisholm, the first African-American to run for a major party’s presidential nomination. From her early life and education to breaking barriers in the New York State Legislature and Congress, Chisholm’s political career was…
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The touching journey of Robert Chelsea, the first African-American to undergo a full face transplant after a life-altering car crash. Learn about the groundbreaking surgery, his resilience, and advocacy for facial transplants, offering hope and a new beginning…
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The story of the first Black model to grace a Prada runway in over a decade, discovered by Storm Models at age 14. From struggling with body image to making history in 2008, Dunn’s journey has been groundbreaking.
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