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Miami transforms civil rights pioneer Judge Lawson Thomas’s office into a gallery showcasing Overtown history and his groundbreaking legal legacy.
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Valdosta’s first Black History Month parade, led by Sam Allen, celebrated education, legacy, and community. Learn how the city honored its rich history and future.
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Jimmy Smith’s trailblazing journey from the first Black park ranger at Jonathan Dickinson State Park to leading the NAACP in Martin County highlights his commitment to racial equity and Black history preservation.
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Explore the story of the first Black software engineer at IBM, who overcame significant achievements and struggles with internalized racism, shedding light on racial discrimination in the tech world.
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Hiram Revels became the first African American U.S. Senator in 1870, championing civil rights and education for African Americans. Learn about his groundbreaking journey and legacy in U.S. politics.
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Reni Eddo-Lodge made history as the first Black British author to top the UK best-seller list with Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People About Race. Discover her journey and the impact of her work.
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Michele Norris, the first Black female host of NPR’s flagship program, will keynote the 2025 MLK Breakfast in Minneapolis, honoring Dr. King’s legacy.
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Explore Senator Steven Bradford’s groundbreaking political journey from Gardena’s first Black Councilmember to a champion of equity and social justice in California.
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Discover how President Biden honored the descendants of America’s first Black family during his historic visit to Angola, celebrating their enduring legacy and U.S.-Africa ties.
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Kerry Washington, Emmy-winning actress and activist, receives a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, celebrating her trailblazing role in Scandal and her long career in film and TV.
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- Halle Bailey, the First Black Live-Action Ariel, Celebrates 25 Years of Strength, Motherhood, and Success
- Judge Lawson E. Thomas, the First Black Judge in the South Since Reconstruction, Honored with a Historic Gallery
- Trailblazing Astronaut Mae Jemison, NASA’s First Black Woman in Space, to Speak at UAFS on Science and Exploration
- Michael Hepburn Launches Campaign to Transform Miami Politics as He Aims to Become the City’s First Black Mayor
- Madam C.J. Walker, the First Black Woman Millionaire, and Ida B. Wells, a Trailblazing Investigative Journalist, Continue to Inspire New Generations
