Category: News
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Lonnie Bunch, the Smithsonian’s first Black leader, will retire after nearly 40 years with the institution amid pressure over how American history is told.
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John S. Shropshire, Clarion County’s first Black commissioner, transformed education and community leadership through decades of service. His impact continues to inspire.
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Discover how Cathy Hughes became the first Black woman to lead a publicly traded company and built Urban One into a powerful Black-owned media empire that continues to amplify Black voices.
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Angélique Kidjo makes history as the first Black African artist to receive a Hollywood Walk of Fame star. Explore the Beninese singer’s global music legacy, humanitarian work, and cultural impact. Discover how this five-time Grammy winner broke barriers…
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Booker Rowe, the first Black musician to perform with the Philadelphia Orchestra, has died at 85. The trailblazing violinist broke racial barriers and inspired generations.
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Mathena Washington is Colorado’s first Miss Black Rodeo USA contender, using her rodeo journey to highlight Black cowgirl representation, history, and youth empowerment.
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Col. Yolanda Gore led Fort Meade as its first Black woman garrison commander, strengthening community partnerships and encouraging more women in military leadership.
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Cambridge’s youngest Black professor Jason Arday has resigned as the University of Cambridge investigates plagiarism allegations and questions about his academic record. Learn what happened and what comes next.
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James Amos, one of the first Black men to serve in the FBI, is remembered for his years as Theodore Roosevelt’s trusted bodyguard and valet, offering rare insight into the Roosevelt White House.
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Dr. Monica Baskin has been named the first Black woman to lead a National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center as director of VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center.
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