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Meta Description: Shola Lynch’s documentary Number One on the Call Sheet celebrates the groundbreaking Black actresses who broke barriers to take leading roles in Hollywood. Discover their inspiring stories and achievements.
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Alfred Rush fought for free education, public schooling, and university access for Black citizens and women in South Carolina. His legacy continues despite the destruction of his historical marker.
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Dr. Bernard Harris, the first Black astronaut to walk in space, has been inducted into the Astronaut Hall of Fame. Learn about his groundbreaking career and legacy.
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Discover how Johnson Products made history as the first Black-owned company on the stock exchange, fueled by Afro Sheen’s success and a groundbreaking partnership with Soul Train.
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Robert Clark, Mississippi’s first Black lawmaker post-Reconstruction, was honored at the state capitol for his groundbreaking career and enduring legacy of breaking racial barriers.
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Dr. Barbara Carey-Shuler made history as Miami-Dade’s first Black woman commissioner in 1979. Discover her legacy of advocacy, education, and community transformation.
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Alonzo Wright, Cleveland’s first Black millionaire, built a gas station empire and hired more Black youth than any businessman by 1940. Learn his inspiring story.
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Hezekiah Easter, the first Black American elected to the Rockland County Legislature in 1969, left an enduring legacy of social justice advocacy and Black history preservation. Learn more about his groundbreaking contributions to the community.
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Dr. George Henderson, Norman’s first Black homeowner, reflects on his legacy and calls for a more inclusive future during a Black History Month address to the city.
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Anita R. Ashford becomes Port Huron’s first African-American mayor, focusing on growth, unity, and housing improvements.
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