Category: History
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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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In 2001, Nigeria’s Agbani Darego made history as the first Black African crowned Miss World. Learn about her groundbreaking achievement.
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William E.B. Du Bois, the pioneering scholar and civil rights activist. Learn about his groundbreaking academic journey, from becoming the first African American to earn a Ph.D. at Harvard in 1895.
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In 1960, Ruby Bridges became the first Black student at age 6 to integrate the all-white William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans. Learn about her history-making story.
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At age 16, Maya Angelou made history as one of the first Black female streetcar conductors in San Francisco in the 1940s. Learn about her pioneering role in the city’s transit.
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