Category: Featured
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ETSU unveils a new memorial featuring life-sized bronze statues honoring the five Black students who desegregated its campus. Sculpted by Austen Brantley, the tribute preserves their legacy for future generations.
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Dr. Marcus Martin made history as the first Black resident in UC’s emergency medicine program and later led UVA’s first emergency medicine department. Learn about his inspiring journey and legacy.
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Orin Scott Hamilton, Austell’s first Black police chief, steps down after 2.5 years, reflecting on his legacy of leadership and service. What’s next for the trailblazer?
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Discover the inspiring story of Capt. David E. Harris, the first Black commercial pilot who overcame racism and shaped the legacy of Black professionals in aviation.
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Philadelphia honors Emma Chappell by renaming Market Street in her memory, celebrating her historic role as the city’s first Black woman to establish a bank.
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LaJuana Jones, Waco’s first Black Chief Nursing Officer, champions diversity in health care and leads Baylor Scott & White to its second Magnet designation.
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Yvetta Dominique, Fort Myers Police Department’s first Black female sergeant, reflects on her historic promotion, hard work, and dedication to community engagement.
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George Washington Carver National Monument is the first monument dedicated to an African American and a non-president, celebrating Carver’s revolutionary contributions to agriculture and his legacy.
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Arthur Johnson reflects on his legacy as Richmond’s first Black police captain, sharing his dedication to equality, community service, and law enforcement reform.
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Jimmy Smith’s trailblazing journey from the first Black park ranger at Jonathan Dickinson State Park to leading the NAACP in Martin County highlights his commitment to racial equity and Black history preservation.
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