Category: Featured
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Dystany Spurlock is set to make history on March 28 as the first Black woman to compete in NASCAR’s ARCA Series. Learn about her journey from motorcycle drag racing to the “Birthplace of the NASCAR Stars.”
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Dr. Ameca Thomas, the first Black woman superintendent of Laurens County 55, sues the district for racial discrimination and workplace bullying. Learn more about the case.
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Discover the inspiring story of Autherine Lucy, the first Black student at the University of Alabama, who defied racism and expulsion, only to be honored decades later by the same institution.
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Judy Pace, Hollywood’s first “Black Barbie,” became the first Black actress signed to a major studio and primetime’s first Black villainess, reshaping modeling, film, and TV for generations.
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The groundbreaking journey of Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown, a US-based Nigerian doctor who made history as the first Black woman to own a sleep clinic. Through her innovative venture, she offers personalized, family-centered sleep care, addressing pediatric sleep disorders…
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Trailblazing politician Barbara Lee made history as Northern California’s first Black female State Assembly and Senate member before becoming Oakland’s mayor and receiving Howard University’s honorary doctorate.
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Chris Nettles helped shift Fort Worth’s District 6 toward inclusive leadership, paving the way for new Black candidates like Mia Hall and Daryl Davis II.
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Serena Williams leads Barbie’s first-ever Dream Team for International Women’s Day 2026. Discover the one-of-a-kind doll, her inspiring message for girls, and details on Barbie Dream Fest celebrations.
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Spice Girls Become First Female Group Honored With Royal Mint Coin, Marking 30 Years of ‘Girl Power’
The Spice Girls become the first female group honored with a Royal Mint coin for their 30th anniversary. Mel B reacts as limited edition £5 coins feature all five members.
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Discover the legacy of Larzette Hale-Wilson, the first Black female CPA in Georgia and a pioneering educator who broke barriers in accounting and higher education.
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