Tag: African American history
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Henry Louis Gates Jr. made history in 1998 as the first Black scholar to receive the National Humanities Medal, celebrating a legacy in African American studies and public education
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South Carolina will honor Robert Smalls, the first Black man with a Statehouse statue, celebrating his heroic escape from slavery and lifelong fight for equality.
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Discover how Calvin Waller, Penn State’s first Black graduate, shaped the future of Black leadership and excellence through his trailblazing achievements and lasting legacy.
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Detroit twins Doris Ward and Loris Pryor make history as the first Black twin sisters to celebrate their 100th birthday together, marking a century of sisterhood and resilience.
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Discover how Sarah Boone, a former slave turned dressmaker, revolutionized home chores by inventing and patenting the modern ironing board in 1892, becoming a pioneer for Black women inventors.
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The remarkable story of John Mercer Langston, the first Black man to become a lawyer in Ohio. From his groundbreaking achievements to his legacy as an abolitionist, educator, diplomat, and politician, Langston’s journey embodies perseverance and the pursuit…
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The extraordinary journey of James ‘Jack’ Wormley Jones, the inaugural Black FBI agent in the United States. Uncover his illustrious military career, groundbreaking covert missions, and enduring legacy in shaping diversity and inclusion within law enforcement during the…
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The remarkable journey of Bernadine Anderson, Hollywood’s first Black female union makeup artist. Learn about her trailblazing career, the challenges she faced, and her enduring legacy as a pioneer in the entertainment industry.
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The groundbreaking legacy of WERD, the pioneering Black-owned radio station founded by Jesse B. Blayton. Explore how WERD shattered barriers, amplified Black voices, and played a vital role in the civil rights movement.
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The historic tale of Mary Fields, the first Black woman mail carrier in the US, known as “Stagecoach Mary” and “Black Mary.” Follow her journey from emancipation to the Wild West as she braved treacherous terrain to deliver…
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