Category: Featured
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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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Ziva Postpartum Retreat, North Carolina’s first Black-owned postpartum sanctuary, offers luxurious care for new moms. Discover its amenities, mission, and impact on maternal health.
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Alonzo Wright, Cleveland’s first Black millionaire, built a gas station empire and hired more Black youth than any businessman by 1940. Learn his inspiring story.
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Senamile Masango, South Africa’s first Black female nuclear scientist, broke barriers and inspired women in science. Learn about her groundbreaking legacy.
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Eddie Lewis Turner, one of Escambia’s first Black bus drivers, is remembered for his 36 years of service and his dedication to connecting communities. Learn about his legacy in Pensacola.
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Dr. Kamin Samuel, the first Black woman to pilot U.S. Navy helicopters, shares her inspiring journey from military aviation to business transformation coaching.
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John S. Shropshire, Clarion County’s first Black commissioner, transformed education and community leadership through decades of service. His impact continues to inspire.
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Discover the inspiring journey of Amanda Azubuike, the first Nigerian woman to attain Brigadier General rank in the US Army. Learn about her achievements and impact on future leaders.
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William Hooper Councill Park in Huntsville honors the legacy of the first Black public school in the city, celebrating the contributions of Dr. William Hooper Councill and the fight for education and racial equality.
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Lucius Amerson, the first Black sheriff in the South since Reconstruction, is celebrated for his legacy of fairness and courage in Macon County, Alabama.
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