Tag: Chicago
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Keeana Barber makes history as the first Black woman to own a Signarama franchise on Chicago’s Michigan Avenue, inspiring future entrepreneurs.
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Lena Waithe makes history as the first Black woman to win an Emmy for comedy writing, inspiring change in Hollywood and giving voice to underrepresented communities.
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Captain William “Bill” Pinkney, the first Black man to sail solo around the world, is honored for his extraordinary exploits and legacy as a trailblazing sailor who inspired generations.
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Remembering Karen A. Yarbrough, the first Black woman to serve as Cook County Clerk, whose legacy as a trailblazer and public servant continues to inspire generations in Chicago and beyond.
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- Kehinde Andrews Leads Europe’s First Black Studies Program, Challenging Narratives on Meghan Markle and British Race Relations
- Kimo Ah Yun Becomes Marquette University’s First Black President, Pioneering a New Era of Leadership
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