Category: History
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The compelling story of Jack Johnson, “The Galveston Giant,” who overcame Jim Crow discrimination to become the first Black heavyweight champion in 1908. Johnson’s victory against Tommy Burns broke boxing’s color barrier, paving the way for African American…
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The groundbreaking love story of Shirley Robinson and Ernest Brown Jr., the first Black couple to wed on television in 1953. Breaking barriers on the popular “Bride and Groom” show, their interracial marriage showcased optimism and change during…
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The remarkable story of Ambassador Abba Ahmed Zoru, the first Black African to broadcast on BBC London. From his early education in Maiduguri to pioneering roles in Nigerian broadcasting, Zoru’s career was marked by groundbreaking achievements. Serving as…
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The historic day in 1892 when Biddle College (now Johnson C. Smith University) and Livingstone College played the first Black college intercollegiate football game. Battling wintry conditions and funding challenges, these pioneering teams engaged in a hard-fought contest…
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The extraordinary journey of Cynthia Shange, the first Black woman to represent South Africa at the Miss World pageant in 1972 during the apartheid era. From breaking barriers in beauty pageants to becoming a pioneering actress in South…
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The remarkable life of Frank Calvin Mann, a trailblazing Black aerospace engineer, and the first African American commercial pilot for American Airways. From defying racial barriers in childhood to collaborating with Howard Hughes on groundbreaking aviation achievements, Mann’s…
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The remarkable journey of Emeline King, Ford’s first Black female car designer, from her childhood love for cars to groundbreaking contributions in the automotive industry. Explore her trailblazing work on iconic Ford vehicles, including the acclaimed 1994 Mustang,…
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The extraordinary journey of Charles F Page, a former slave from Pineville, Louisiana, who, in 1906, patented a revolutionary airship design, predating the Wright Brothers. Unveil the dual-balloon system and sailboat-like hull that set Page’s airship apart, and…
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The inspiring story of Linda Martell, the groundbreaking Black woman who defied racial barriers to become the first to perform at the Grand Ole Opry in 1969. From her humble beginnings in the segregated South to a triumphant…
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The inspiring story of John Saunders Chase Jr., the trailblazing architect who etched his name as the first Black licensed architect. From overcoming discriminatory obstacles at the University of Texas at Austin School of Architecture in 1952 to…
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