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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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Perry Shaw becomes Delcambre’s first Black police chief, focusing on safety, unity, and community growth in Louisiana’s small town. Learn about Shaw’s plans and vision.
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Henry Louis Gates Jr. made history in 1998 as the first Black scholar to receive the National Humanities Medal, celebrating a legacy in African American studies and public education
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Thomas Dorsey celebrates 30 years as the founder of Soul of America, the first Black travel website, highlighting destinations and cultural heritage.
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Carol Edwards shares her inspiring journey from Holnicote House, Britain’s first mixed-race orphanage, highlighting the resilience of ‘brown babies’ born to Black GIs and white mothers.
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