Tag: Black history in Yonkers
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100 years ago, Thomas P. Brooks became Yonkers’ first Black police officer. Discover his heroic legacy and lasting impact on law enforcement.
Recent Posts
- Cory Booker Becomes First U.S. Senator to Deliver a 25-Hour Speech, Setting a Record While Defending Civil Rights and Immigrants
- Misty Copeland, the First Black Woman to Rise to Principal Dancer at American Ballet Theatre, Reflects on a Legacy Nearly a Decade in Motion
- Edye Ellis, WBIR’s First Black Anchor, Remembered for Her Trailblazing Career and Deep Community Impact
- Dr. Samantha Tolliver Becomes the First Black Woman to Serve as D.C.’s Chief Toxicologist, Championing Hard Work, Mentorship, and Representation in STEM
- Kenneth W. Jenkins Sworn in as Westchester’s First African American County Executive, Vows to Unite and Build a Stronger Community
