Category: History
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How Mattel made history by creating Christie, the first Black doll, in 1968, paving the way for improved representation and diversity in the Barbie universe. Learn about the impact of Christie’s creation and the legacy it left in…
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Delve into the remarkable life story of Ahmet Ali Çelikten, the world’s first Black pilot. Learn about his pioneering journey in the Ottoman Air Force, his contributions to Turkish history, and his enduring legacy as a trailblazer in…
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The groundbreaking story of Marcus Peter Blakemore, the first African American graduate of the University of Pittsburgh Dental School’s Prosthetic Dentistry program.
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The remarkable journey of Dr. William Conan Davis, the first Black man to receive a PhD from the University of Idaho in 1965. Delve into his story of overcoming racial barriers in academia and pioneering scientific research in…
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The historic tale of Mary Fields, the first Black woman mail carrier in the US, known as “Stagecoach Mary” and “Black Mary.” Follow her journey from emancipation to the Wild West as she braved treacherous terrain to deliver…
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The remarkable story of Miriam Matthews, the first Black librarian hired by the Los Angeles Public Library (LAPL). Discover her advocacy for inclusion, intellectual freedom, and Black history preservation during her tenure.
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The inspiring story of Robbins Airport, the first black-owned and operated airport in the U.S. Founded by pioneering black aviators John C. Robinson and Cornelius R. Coffey, learn how they overcame discrimination to build their own plane and…
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All about Sarah Smith Tompkins Garnet, the first African American female principal in the New York Public Schools. Discover her remarkable journey from early teaching career to leadership at Public School Number 81 and her contributions to civil…
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The remarkable story of Lee Kemp and Jimmy Jackson, the first Black wrestlers to win three NCAA championships each.
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How Illinois made history in 1973 by becoming the first state to establish Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday as a legal holiday. Discover the legislative journey led by Rep.
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