Category: History
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Explore Pauli Murray’s restored childhood home in Durham, NC, now a hub for social justice programming honoring the civil rights leader and first Black woman Episcopal priest.
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Discover how John J. Bird, the first Black trustee at the University of Illinois, shaped education and civil rights in post-Civil War Illinois. Learn about his groundbreaking achievements and lasting legacy.
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Discover the inspiring story of John Wesley Gilbert, America’s first Black archaeologist, whose groundbreaking work in classical studies and education left a lasting impact.
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Discover how Charity Adams Earley, the first Black woman to command American troops overseas, led an all-female battalion to solve a critical mail backlog during WWII, breaking barriers and inspiring generations.
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Discover P.B.S. Pinchback Park in Shreveport, honoring the first Black U.S. governor. Learn about Pinchback’s remarkable journey from steamboat steward to Civil War officer to groundbreaking politician.
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Al Attles, a Hall of Famer and one of the NBA’s first Black head coaches, has died at 87. Discover his legacy with the Golden State Warriors and his remarkable achievements in the world of basketball.
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Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder, founded by Cecil Newman in 1934, celebrates 90 years of serving the Black community with fearless journalism and digital innovation
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Discover how James G. Thompson’s 1942 letter sparked the “Double V” campaign, the first Black civil rights movement, challenging racial inequality during World War II.
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The remarkable story of Kerry Jackson, OU’s first Black quarterback, who rushed for 109 yards in his debut before facing unexpected challenges in his college career.
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Discover how Harold Lee Washington, Chicago’s first Black mayor, overcame racial barriers and political opposition to reshape the city’s landscape in the 1980s.
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