Tag: academic excellence
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Explore the historic achievement of Professor Jacob Jonas Nii Klu Nortey, the late founder of Valley View University, as the first Black president of the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church for Africa and the Indian Ocean.
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The inspiring journey of 14-year-old Zaila Avant-garde, the first Black winner of the Scripps National Spelling Bee in 2021. From her basketball Guinness World records to triumphing against the odds, discover how she aims to inspire future generations…
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Discover the historic achievement of Onovu Otitigbe-Dangerfield, the first Black valedictorian at Albany High School since 1868. Explore her journey, overcoming adversity, and blazing a trail for minority students while leaving a lasting legacy.
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Explore the inspiring life of Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander, the trailblazing woman who broke racial and gender barriers to become the first Black woman in the U.S. to earn a Ph.D. in economics.
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