Category: Featured
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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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Corey A. Thompson becomes the first Black top non-commissioned officer at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, leading the 99th Readiness Division with over 35 years of military experience.
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Clement Isaac “Ike” Quartey Snr, Ghana’s first Olympian and a first Black African to win an Olympic medal, is honored by the Ghana Olympic Committee for his pioneering legacy in African sports.
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Philadelphia honors Caroline LeCount, the first Black woman to pass its teaching exam, by renaming Taney Street to LeCount Street
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Irma Lewis Young, the first Black female officer in Marksville Police Department, leaves behind a legacy of service, leadership, and inspiration after 50 years of dedication.
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Explore the life and achievements of Clifton R. Wharton Jr., MSU’s first Black president and a visionary leader in education and business.
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Fire Station No. 3 in Denver, the city’s first Black fire station, has earned national recognition for its historic role in serving the community for over 130 years.
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Perry Shaw becomes Delcambre’s first Black police chief, focusing on safety, unity, and community growth in Louisiana’s small town. Learn about Shaw’s plans and vision.
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Henry Louis Gates Jr. made history in 1998 as the first Black scholar to receive the National Humanities Medal, celebrating a legacy in African American studies and public education
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Chief Theresa Kachindamoto, Malawi’s first female Ngoni leader, has annulled over 3,500 child marriages and is a leading advocate for girls’ education, challenging deep-rooted cultural norms
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