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Wyoming honors Liz Byrd, its first Black legislator and education champion, with a downtown Cheyenne statue celebrating her lifelong legacy.
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Discover the inspiring story of Ruby Cora Webster, SCSU’s first Black graduate, who overcame racial barriers to earn her degree in 1909 and left a lasting legacy in education.
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Cedric Wins led VMI to historic achievements as its first Black superintendent, boosting funding, admissions, and diversity despite facing resistance.
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Aurelius Paul Martinez, who made history as one of Baton Rouge High School’s first Black students during 1963 integration, has passed away at 78, leaving a legacy of courage against segregation.
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Dr. Walter B. Curry Jr. will discuss the legacy of Dr. Matilda Evans, South Carolina’s first Black female doctor, at a Black history event on Feb. 23.
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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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Shaneka Henson is set to make history as Anne Arundel County’s first Black woman in the Maryland State Senate.
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Dr. Alieka Anderson-Henry has been sworn in as the first African-American female chairwoman of Clayton County, Georgia. Her leadership promises to bring positive change and growth to the community.
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Discover the remarkable career of Hon. Harold Melton, Georgia’s first Black Supreme Court Justice, his role in criminal justice reform, and his leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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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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