Tag: Black Woman
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How Jennifer McClellan made history as the first Black woman to represent Virginia in Congress. From her decisive special election win to her decades of Richmond leadership and advocacy for voting rights, McClellan’s journey embodies resilience and progress.
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How Brittney Johnson made history as the first Black woman to play Glinda in Wicked on Broadway. From joining the ensemble to becoming Glinda’s standby and finally taking over the role full-time, Johnson’s journey inspires the next generation…
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The historic win of actress and singer Keke Palmer, who became the first Black woman to win the Emmy for Outstanding Host for a Game Show. Witness her triumph over heavyweights like Ken Jennings and Mayim Bialik, and…
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Discover Afro Unicorn, the viral brand empowering Black girls with a range of products available in major retailers like Walmart and Walgreens. Founder April Showers, the first Black woman to fully license a brand, breaks barriers in the…
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The inspiring journey of Miona Short, the first Black woman to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in astrophysics from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read about her childhood dreams of the stars, the historic 100-year milestone, and how…
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The inspiring story of Desiree Robinson, an 85-year-old entrepreneur and pitmaster at Cozy Corner in Memphis, Tennessee. Inducted into the Barbecue Hall of Fame in 2020, she carries on the legacy of her late husband and continues to…
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- Kgothatso Montjane Triumphs at Wimbledon as South Africa’s First Wheelchair Tennis Champion in Doubles
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