Category: History
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Greene County, Alabama, celebrates its 55th Freedom Day, honoring the historic 1969 special election that led to the first all-Black county leadership in the nation.
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Dr. Enid Pinkney, first Black president of Dade Heritage Trust, honored for her lifelong dedication to preserving Miami’s Black history and cultural landmarks.
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Discover how Maggie Lena Walker, the first Black woman to charter a U.S. bank, broke barriers and empowered Richmond’s African-American community through financial innovation and civil rights advocacy.
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Bobby Grier, the first Black player in Sugar Bowl history, leaves a lasting legacy of courage and impact in college football. His 1956 appearance broke barriers and changed the sport forever.
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Charles Richardson Sr., Polk County’s first Black commissioner, honored in “Legacies in Polk Government Leadership” exhibit for his trailblazing achievements and community impact.
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Henry Frye made history in 1999 as North Carolina’s first African American Chief Justice, capping a career of breaking racial barriers in law and politics.
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Explore Mal Goode’s historic journey as the first Black network TV reporter, from his roots in Homestead to covering the Cuban Missile Crisis for ABC News.
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Discover how Coco Gauff’s grandmother, Yvonne Lee Odom, made history as the first Black student at Delray Beach’s Seacrest High in 1961, paving the way for future generations.
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Discover how Sarah Boone, a former slave turned dressmaker, revolutionized home chores by inventing and patenting the modern ironing board in 1892, becoming a pioneer for Black women inventors.
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Explore Arthur Ashe’s historic 1975 Wimbledon victory, becoming the first Black man to win the singles title, and his lasting impact on tennis and civil rights.
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