Category: History
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The groundbreaking story of Dr. Marie Maynard Daly, the first Black woman to earn a PhD in Chemistry in the United States. Learn about her early life, pioneering research career, and inspiring legacy commemorated at Columbia University’s Havemeyer…
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The groundbreaking moment when Ed “Too Tall” Jones from Tennessee State University became the first player from an HBCU selected as the NFL Draft’s overall pick by the Dallas Cowboys.
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The inspiring story of Marshall “Major” Taylor, the pioneering Black cycling champion who defied racism and shattered records to become the first global superstar Black athlete in the 1890s.
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The story of Minnie Cox, the first Black female postmaster in Mississippi, whose groundbreaking appointment in 1891 challenged racism and inequality in the Jim Crow South.
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The remarkable life story of Millie Bailey, the pioneering Black female pilot who defied odds and broke barriers during WWII and beyond. Discover her trailblazing achievements, lifetime of selfless service, and unwavering commitment to equality and justice.
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The remarkable story of Joe Walcott, the first Black fighter to claim a world championship in the 20th century. Learn about his pioneering achievements in overcoming racism in the early boxing era, his creative defensive wizardry, and lasting…
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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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