Category: History
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The remarkable journey of Constance Baker Motley, the first Black woman to argue a case before the Supreme Court and serve as a federal judge. From her pivotal role in landmark civil rights cases like Brown v. Board…
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The inspiring journey of Hattie McDaniel, the first Black Oscar winner who broke barriers in Hollywood. From her early life and career beginnings to the controversial Oscar glory for “Gone With the Wind,” discover how McDaniel’s legacy paved…
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The remarkable journey of Len Tau and Yasmani, Tswana tribesmen who made history in 1904 as the first Black Africans to compete in the modern Olympics. Running barefoot in the challenging St. Louis marathon, they faced obstacles like…
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The remarkable story of Allen Sims, the first black male graduate from Sycamore High School in 1924. Delve into the history of the Sims family, including Eugene “Dixie” Sims, a renowned boxer turned owner of the famous Dixie…
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The extraordinary life of Sarah Rector, one of the first black millionaires in US history. From being a poor farmer’s daughter in Taft, Oklahoma, to discovering oil on her land at age 10, Rector’s journey is a remarkable…
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The remarkable life and career of Dorothy Dandridge, the first Black woman nominated for a Best Actress Oscar. From her early struggles in a racially divided Hollywood to her groundbreaking nomination for “Carmen Jones,” Dandridge’s story is one…
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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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