Tag: African American woman
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Shakea Miller makes history as the first African American woman to open a degree-granting technical college in Alabama, promoting diversity in higher education.
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Shontell Robinson makes history as Forsyth County’s first African American woman county manager, promising inclusive governance and community engagement through countywide listening sessions.
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The inspiring journey of TaShun Bowden-Lewis, the first African American woman appointed as Connecticut’s chief public defender.
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The remarkable story of Olivia Hooker, the first African American woman to serve in the U.S. Coast Guard. From surviving the Tulsa Race Massacre to breaking barriers in the military, Hooker’s journey inspires courage and resilience.
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