Category: History
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Barbara Jordan, the first Black woman in the Texas Senate and first Black Texan in Congress, reshaped American politics with her powerful voice and civil rights leadership.
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Discover how Claudia H. Hampton, the first Black woman trustee in CSU, transformed education and expanded access for future generations.
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C.B. Claiborne, Duke’s first Black basketball player, fought for civil rights and transformed the university. A new documentary tells his powerful story.
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Discover how Elizabeth Catlett, the first Black woman to earn an MFA from the University of Iowa, used art to celebrate Black women’s strength and resilience.
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Humberto José Alves redefined leadership as UFMG’s first Black medical school director, championing diversity and inclusion in Brazilian academia.
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Vanessa Williams made history as the first Black Miss America in 1983. Despite controversy, she built a legendary career in music, film, and theater.
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Discover how Johnson Products made history as the first Black-owned company on the stock exchange, fueled by Afro Sheen’s success and a groundbreaking partnership with Soul Train.
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The Black Ownership in Sports Symposium returns to Atlanta, giving Black professionals a game-changing playbook to break into sports ownership.
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Discover the inspiring story of Ruby Cora Webster, SCSU’s first Black graduate, who overcame racial barriers to earn her degree in 1909 and left a lasting legacy in education.
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David Blackwell was the first Black scholar in the National Academy of Sciences. His work in game theory and statistics transformed mathematics and decision-making models.
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