Category: Featured
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New York City celebrates Shirley Chisholm on her 100th birthday, honoring the first Black woman elected to Congress and the first Black woman to run for U.S. president.
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Thirman Milner, Hartford’s first Black mayor and civil rights activist, has passed away at 91. His groundbreaking legacy in politics and social justice will inspire generations to come.
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Discover how Rosa Wims, Rochester’s first Black licensed nurse, broke barriers in healthcare and created a community tradition through her Pre-Thanksgiving Dinners.
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U.S. Rep. Adriano Espaillat makes history as the first Black chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, advocating for immigrant rights and Latino representation in the 119th Congress.
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Discover the inspiring story of Carolyn Mitchell, Kansas City’s first Black female firefighter and captain, who broke barriers and transformed the fire service.
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Doug Melville honors the legacy of his family’s military history, sharing the inspiring stories of America’s first Black generals, Benjamin O. Davis Sr. and Jr., and their profound impact on the U.S. military and national security.
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Brigadier General Yvonne Mays makes history as the first Black woman to lead the New Jersey National Guard, breaking barriers and inspiring future generations.
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Explore Len Johnson’s legacy as a boxing legend and civil rights advocate, soon to be honored as Manchester’s first Black statue.
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Timothy Lewis, SIUE’s first Black tenured professor in Political Science, leads efforts to expand the Black Studies Program.
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Discover the James Wilson Kilby African American Museum in Warren County, honoring the legacy of civil rights activist James Wilson Kilby.
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