Category: History
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Robert McFerrin, the first Black man to perform at the Metropolitan Opera, broke barriers in classical music, paving the way for future generations of Black opera singers. His impact stretches beyond opera into spiritual music and film.
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Discover the inspiring story of Margaret S. Collins, America’s first Black female entomologist, who revolutionized termite research and fought for civil rights.
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Discover the remarkable legacy of Arthur “Buttons” Speakes, Old Dominion’s first Black scholarship athlete, whose trailblazing efforts in basketball and baseball paved the way for future generations of Black athletes.
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Hayes Edward ‘Big Ed’ Sanders made history as Idaho’s first Black heavyweight Olympic gold medalist. Learn about his inspiring career and legacy in boxing.
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Discover the groundbreaking journey of General Frederic Davison, the first Black Major General in the U.S. Army, and his impact on Black leadership in military history.
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Discover the inspiring story of Garrison Payne, the first Black commissioned officer in the U.S. Navy, whose bravery and leadership during World War I have been overlooked for decades.
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Discover how Len Dyke, Dudley Dryden, and Tony Wade transformed black hair and beauty in the UK by establishing Britain’s first black-owned multi-million-dollar business.
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Discover the remarkable story of Pío Pico, California’s first African-American governor, who rose from diverse roots to prominence as a landowner and political leader, only to face loss during the transition to American rule.
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Prince Albert Honeycutt’s historic home in Fergus Falls undergoes restoration, preserving the legacy of Minnesota’s remarkable Black pioneer and community leader.
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Discover how pub landlord John London made history as Britain’s first known black voter in 1749, defending his rights against racial challenges in Westminster.
Recent Posts
- Monument to Honor 70 Black Union Soldiers from Franklin County to be Unveiled at Historic First Baptist Church in Rocky Mount, Virginia
- DNA Analysis Reveals the ‘First Black Briton’ Was Likely a Woman from Cyprus Who Lived 1,800 Years Ago
- Quinton Law, Moorestown’s Deputy Mayor and New Jersey Government Relations Director, Poised to Make History as the Town’s First Black Mayor in January
- Pam Stevenson Leads Kentucky House Democrats as the First Black Woman in Party Leadership History
- Calvin Butler Made History Two Years Ago as Exelon’s First Black President and CEO, Leading the Nation’s Largest Utility Company
