Tag: African American history
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Pamela Carter made history as Indiana’s first Black and first woman Attorney General in 1993. Learn about her trailblazing career, achievements, and lasting impact on politics and law.
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Malinda Russell’s A Domestic Cook Book is the first cookbook authored by an African American woman. Published in 1866, it captures 19th-century Southern cuisine and continues to inspire today.
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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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Rabbi Alysa Uriel Stanton, the first African American woman rabbi, leads with faith and unity at Denver’s Temple Emanuel, inspiring inclusivity.
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George Washington Carver National Monument is the first monument dedicated to an African American and a non-president, celebrating Carver’s revolutionary contributions to agriculture and his legacy.
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Alma Gene Prince Saunders, Hanover College’s first Black graduate, will be honored with a portrait unveiling on February 7, 2025. Learn about her legacy in education and civil rights.
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Learn about Charlotte E. Ray, the first Black woman lawyer in the U.S., who broke barriers and inspired generations despite 19th-century biases.
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Hiram Revels became the first African American U.S. Senator in 1870, championing civil rights and education for African Americans. Learn about his groundbreaking journey and legacy in U.S. politics.
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Tameka Ellington becomes the McKinley Museum’s first Black history curator, leading plans for a dedicated Black history wing.
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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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