Category: History
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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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The remarkable story of Cheryl White, the first Black female jockey to make history by winning two races in different states on the same day. From her childhood on a horse farm to breaking barriers in the male-dominated…
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A Lifelong Dream Finally Achieved On April 6, 1909, American explorer Robert Peary accomplished a long elusive dream when he, assistant Matthew Henson and four Inuits reached what they determined to be the North Pole after decades of…
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The inspiring journey of Althea Gibson, the trailblazing athlete who shattered tennis’ color barrier and became the first Black player to win a Grand Slam tournament. From overcoming racial discrimination to conquering Wimbledon and the U.S.
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The remarkable journey of William Fauntroy, Jr., the first Black civil engineer hired by NCTA (later WMATA). From his early life and military service with the Tuskegee Airmen to shaping Washington’s Metro subway system, Fauntroy’s career left a…
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