Category: Featured
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Harriet Tubman receives posthumous brigadier general rank, honoring her historic role as the first woman to lead U.S. military action during Civil War operations in South Carolina.
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Philadelphia will honor Sadie T.M. Alexander, the first Black woman to graduate from U Penn’s Law School, with a statue celebrating her legacy in law and civil rights.
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Marion Spann has been appointed as Houston’s first Black woman Fire Marshal, marking a historic moment in the city’s fire service. Her leadership in fire safety and community service sets a new standard for diversity.
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Vusi Thembekwayo inspires 10,000 attendees as the first African speaker at Texas’ International Leadership Summit, bringing African perspectives to global leadership.
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Alice Faison’s pioneering journey as the first Black woman to join the Ocala Police Department in 1969 has inspired generations with her dedication to community and unwavering service in law enforcement.
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Arthur and Kim Miller made history in Grenada as the first Black couple to marry underwater, showcasing the island’s new underwater chapel and unique wedding experiences.
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Sam Springer, Hackney’s groundbreaking first Black mayor and MBE recipient, leaves behind a legacy of community advocacy, cultural advancement, and tireless work in race relations.
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Angela Drew, Modesto’s first Black Poet Laureate, dedicates her powerful poem to Phillis Wheatley, reflecting on poetry’s impact on communities.
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Calvin Williams Sr., Beaumont’s first Black city council member and former Charlton-Pollard High School teacher, leaves behind a legacy of public service and community development.
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New Haven considers an apology for rejecting the nation’s first Black college in 1831, acknowledging its impact on education and civil rights.
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