Category: Featured
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Darlene Goins becomes the first Black woman to lead the Wells Fargo Foundation, bringing expertise in financial health and inclusion to champion economic advancement for marginalized communities.
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The Roberts Settlement Legacy Walk in Indiana honors Black pioneers who founded a thriving community in 1835, offering an interactive outdoor trail exploring their history.
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Dr. Peter Nwosu makes history as the first Black and African-born President of SUNY Oswego, inspiring global communities and highlighting the importance of education in development.
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Kathy Chaney has become the first Black female executive editor of The Times of Northwest Indiana. With over 20 years in journalism, her appointment marks a significant step towards diversity in the newsroom.
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The University of Georgia’s first African American football player, James “Jim” Hurley, will receive the “Uncommon Valor Award” from the Athens branch of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) for his pioneering…
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Discover how Shady Rest Country Club, America’s first Black-owned country club, is being restored to honor icons like John Shippen Jr. and Ella Fitzgerald while preserving Black history.
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Mary Cowser Alexander, the first Black woman in a Coca-Cola ad, passes away at 90, leaving a legacy as an educator and community leader who empowered Detroit’s youth.
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Dr. Mae Jemison, the first Black woman in space, inspires future generations at Seattle YWCA luncheon, sharing her journey from childhood dreams to NASA astronaut.
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Monica Kaufman Pearson, the first Black woman news anchor at WSB-TV, receives the Gold Circle Award for her 50-year career in journalism.
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Precious Adams honors the late Michaela DePrince, a trailblazing Black ballerina who inspired dancers worldwide and changed the face of ballet.
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