Category: History
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Discover the inspiring journey of Alonzo Herndon, a former slave turned millionaire businessman and Atlanta’s first African-American millionaire.
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Norma Merrick Sklarek made history as the first Black woman architect licensed in New York and California, while advocating diversity and mentoring minority students.
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Explore the inspiring life of Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander, the trailblazing woman who broke racial and gender barriers to become the first Black woman in the U.S. to earn a Ph.D. in economics.
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The remarkable life of James Hemings, the enslaved individual who defied the odds to become the first American trained as a master chef in France. Uncover his journey from early adversity to prestigious culinary training in 18th-century France…
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Explore the inspiring journey of Dr. Alexa Canady, the first Black woman neurosurgeon in the U.S. Uncover her path from zoology to neurosurgery, breaking barriers, and saving young lives.
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Explore the inspiring journey of Annie Turnbo Malone, the trailblazing entrepreneur who became the first Black female self-made millionaire in the United States by amassing a $14 million empire in 1920.
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Explore the rich history of Alabama’s Mobile County Training School, founded in 1910 as the state’s first public high school for African-American students.
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Explore the incredible journey of Philip Emeagwali, the Nigerian computer scientist who revolutionized supercomputing in the 1980s, shaping the foundations of the internet.
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Discover the remarkable story of Rev. William Washington Browne, a former slave who defied the odds to establish America’s first Black-owned bank in 1888. From escaping slavery to pioneering economic empowerment, Browne’s legacy continues to symbolize Black excellence…
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Explore the groundbreaking story of Ted Corbitt, the first African American marathoner in the 1952 Olympics, and his lasting impact on Black distance runners. Discover how his legacy continues to inspire diversity in long-distance running.
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