Tag: Black History
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Alex “Rooster” Weathers becomes the first autistic member of the Natchez Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi, setting a powerful example of perseverance and inclusion in Black Greek life.
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Fire Station No. 3 in Denver, the city’s first Black fire station, has earned national recognition for its historic role in serving the community for over 130 years.
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Harriet Tubman receives posthumous brigadier general rank, honoring her historic role as the first woman to lead U.S. military action during Civil War operations in South Carolina.
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Philadelphia will honor Sadie T.M. Alexander, the first Black woman to graduate from U Penn’s Law School, with a statue celebrating her legacy in law and civil rights.
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Explore how Kenneth Gibson’s historic election as Newark’s first Black mayor transformed northeastern city leadership and influenced the civil rights movement, despite challenges in achieving police reform.
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Discover how Shaye Ogbonna’s “Fight Night” series brings a forgotten Atlanta heist to life, featuring Don Cheadle and Kevin Hart as unlikely allies in 1970s Georgia.
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Kalamazoo honors its first Black judge, Charles A. Pratt, with the dedication of a new Justice Center, celebrating his lifelong commitment to equal justice and the city’s rich Black history.
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Louisville to honor Alberta Odell Jones, Kentucky’s first Black female attorney, with the city’s first life-size statue of a Black woman. Learn about her pioneering legacy and the push for representation in public art.
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Discover how Coco Gauff’s grandmother, Yvonne Lee Odom, made history as the first Black student at Delray Beach’s Seacrest High in 1961, paving the way for future generations.
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Springfield’s first Black lawyer, Sully Jaymes, is being honored with an Ohio Historical Marker and community celebration, recognizing his trailblazing legal career, tireless advocacy for equal rights, and profound impact on the city during a time of profound…
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