Category: Featured
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Monica Martin becomes Fort Worth’s first Black woman deputy chief after earning her TCU EMBA, showcasing leadership and community impact.
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Robert Clark, Mississippi’s first Black lawmaker of the 20th century and longtime House Speaker Pro Tempore, dies at 96, leaving a legacy of civil rights and leadership.
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Former Congresswoman Mia Love faces a worsening brain cancer prognosis with strength and grace, inspiring many with her faith and resilience.
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Gian Durand makes history as the first Black queen of ALLA’s 93-year Mardi Gras parade, honoring Dorothy Mae Taylor and celebrating diversity in New Orleans.
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Rabbi Alysa Uriel Stanton, the first African American woman rabbi, leads with faith and unity at Denver’s Temple Emanuel, inspiring inclusivity.
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Latasha Causey Marks Years as NASCAR’s First Black Female Track President, Paving the Way in Arizona
Latasha Causey celebrates two years as NASCAR’s first Black female track president at Phoenix Raceway. Learn how she’s breaking barriers and inspiring diversity in motorsports.
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Sergeant Louie E. Smoke, Jefferson County’s first Black deputy, honored for his 34-year career in law enforcement and military service.
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Cardinal Robert Sarah could become the 21st century’s first Black pope, marking a historic shift for the Catholic Church. Learn about his journey and the challenges ahead.
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Valdosta’s first Black History Month parade, led by Sam Allen, celebrated education, legacy, and community. Learn how the city honored its rich history and future.
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Galveston honors its first Black lifeguards with a historical marker recognizing their role in patrolling segregated beaches and saving over 30 lives.
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