Category: History
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The groundbreaking legacy of WERD, the pioneering Black-owned radio station founded by Jesse B. Blayton. Explore how WERD shattered barriers, amplified Black voices, and played a vital role in the civil rights movement.
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The remarkable story of Dana Albert Dorsey, Miami’s first Black millionaire who once owned Fisher Island and dedicated his life to real estate development and philanthropy in the face of racial discrimination.
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The remarkable life of Benjamin Banneker, the self-taught polymath who invented the first clock in America, predicted solar eclipses, and contributed to the design of Washington DC. Learn about his activism and enduring legacy.
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The remarkable story of Kitty Black Perkins, the visionary designer behind the first Black Barbie doll. Learn how she broke barriers, injected diversity into the iconic toy line, and inspired generations of young girls.
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Learn about Juanita Jackson Mitchell, the first African-American woman to practice law in Maryland, who shattered racial and gender barriers in the legal profession. Discover her trailblazing legal career, tireless civil rights activism, and lasting legacy through a…
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Marvin Gilmore, one of the pioneering Black soldiers who landed on Utah Beach during D-Day. Learn about his WWII service, his role in the civil rights movement, and his legacy as a Boston Black-owned bank co-founder
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The inspiring story of Josephine Baker, the pioneer who made history as the first Black woman to star in a major motion picture. From her rise from St. Louis to international fame, her wartime heroism, civil rights advocacy,…
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How Mattel made history by creating Christie, the first Black doll, in 1968, paving the way for improved representation and diversity in the Barbie universe. Learn about the impact of Christie’s creation and the legacy it left in…
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Delve into the remarkable life story of Ahmet Ali Çelikten, the world’s first Black pilot. Learn about his pioneering journey in the Ottoman Air Force, his contributions to Turkish history, and his enduring legacy as a trailblazer in…
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The groundbreaking story of Marcus Peter Blakemore, the first African American graduate of the University of Pittsburgh Dental School’s Prosthetic Dentistry program.
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