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Barbara Jordan, the first Black woman in the Texas Senate and first Black Texan in Congress, reshaped American politics with her powerful voice and civil rights leadership.
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Captain Virginia Ferguson, Florida’s first Black woman USCG-licensed captain, passes away at 83. Read about her trailblazing career at Silver Springs.
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Maxine Duffus, South Yorkshire’s first Black woman bus driver, receives a blue plaque for her trailblazing career. Discover her inspiring story and legacy.
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Discover the remarkable story of Ruth J. Simmons, the first Black American president of an Ivy League university, her journey from rural Texas to becoming a leader in higher education, and her advice for future generations.
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