Category: History
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The captivating story of Donyale Luna, the first notable Black woman featured on the cover of Harper’s Bazaar. Explore her trailblazing journey in the fashion world, breaking racial barriers and achieving supermodel fame in the 1960s.
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The inspiring journey of Henry Parks Jr., the founder of Parks Sausage Company. From humble beginnings in Baltimore to becoming the largest Black-owned food processing company in the US, Parks blazed trails in entrepreneurship and corporate America.
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The remarkable story of Dr. Marguerite Ross Barnett, the first Black woman to become president of a major research university, the University of Houston.
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The remarkable journey of Robert Ashby, who became Frontier Airlines’ first Black pilot in 1973 and was a celebrated Tuskegee Airman. Learn about his groundbreaking career, challenges faced, and enduring legacy in aviation history.
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The remarkable life and contributions of Zora Neale Hurston, a groundbreaking writer and ethnographer of the Harlem Renaissance era. Learn about her journey from fiction to anthropology, her impact on African American folklore, and her lasting influence on…
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The remarkable story of Leslie Garland Bolling, the first Black artist to be featured in a single-artist exhibition in Virginia. Learn about his journey as a self-taught wood sculptor, his celebrated “Days of the Week” series, and his…
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The inspiring story of Mary Jane Patterson, the first Black woman to earn a bachelor’s degree in 1862. Learn about her journey from slavery to academic excellence at Oberlin College, where she overcame barriers to pursue higher education
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The remarkable life and legacy of Emlen Tunnell, the first African American player for the New York Giants and a true American hero. From breaking football’s color barrier to his heroic service in the Coast Guard during World…
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The remarkable story of Tom Molineaux, the first Black boxing champion who fought his way to freedom in the late 1700s. Learn about his legendary bouts, his journey from slavery to international recognition, and the lasting impact of…
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The remarkable story of Olivia Hooker, the first African American woman to serve in the U.S. Coast Guard. From surviving the Tulsa Race Massacre to breaking barriers in the military, Hooker’s journey inspires courage and resilience.
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