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Rita Carter Perry, Jacksonville’s first Black female publisher, founded The Jacksonville Free Press to amplify African American voices. Discover her legacy of journalism and community advocacy.
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Learn how Lucinda Brawley became the first Black woman at Clemson University in 1963, breaking racial barriers and paving the way for future generations.
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Dr. Ameca Thomas, the first Black woman superintendent of Laurens County 55, sues the district for racial discrimination and workplace bullying. Learn more about the case.
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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 the James Wilson Kilby African American Museum in Warren County, honoring the legacy of civil rights activist James Wilson Kilby.
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Explore how Kenneth Gibson’s historic election as Newark’s first Black mayor transformed northeastern city leadership and influenced the civil rights movement, despite challenges in achieving police reform.
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