Category: Featured
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Meet Dajah Stallings, the trailblazing first Black woman to serve as the Seattle Seahawks Community Engagement and Legends Coordinator in the NFL. Learn about her journey, passion for player development, and the impact of her historic achievement on…
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The groundbreaking achievement of Vashti Harrison, the first Black woman to win the prestigious Caldecott Medal. Learn about her journey, the significance of her win, and its impact on diversity and representation in children’s literature.
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The incredible story of Mariya Moore-Russell, the first Black woman to be awarded a Michelin star. Follow her culinary journey from childhood roots to breaking barriers in the gastronomy world. Learn about her pivot towards entrepreneurship and the…
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Witness Courtney Watson’s historic achievement as the first woman of color to become the athletic trainer for the NBA’s Miami Heat. Learn about her journey, accomplishments, and the impact she’s making in sports medicine and gender diversity.
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Learn about Troy Smith’s groundbreaking initiative to establish Maryland’s first pre-approved Black-owned 5-county federal credit union, aimed at fostering economic empowerment and financial literacy in underserved communities
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Marvin Gilmore, one of the pioneering Black soldiers who landed on Utah Beach during D-Day. Learn about his WWII service, his role in the civil rights movement, and his legacy as a Boston Black-owned bank co-founder
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The groundbreaking journey of Chef Andre Rush, the first Black chef to serve under multiple presidents at the White House. From his humble beginnings in public housing to crafting mouthwatering meals for four consecutive presidents, explore Rush’s culinary…
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Discover the inspiring story of Chief Harold D. Scoggins, the first Black firefighter hired by Glendale Fire Department, who rose to become the fire chief of Seattle. Learn about his journey, challenges, and legacy in promoting diversity and…
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The groundbreaking story of Sean and Tia Edwards, the first African-Americans to distill bourbon in Kentucky. Explore their journey as married entrepreneurs, their luxury bourbon brand Fresh, and how they’re redefining tradition with inclusive innovation in the iconic…
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The inspiring journey of Adejoké Bakare, the Nigerian-born chef who made history as the UK’s first Black female Michelin-starred chef. Learn about her culinary evolution from pop-up to Michelin glory with Chishuru restaurant.
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