Tag: civil rights
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Senator Cory Booker sets a historic record with a 25-hour speech, defending civil rights, immigrants, and vulnerable Americans while calling for urgent action in the U.S. Senate.
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Explore the inspiring journey of Colin Powell, the first Black chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, whose leadership during the Gulf War and beyond left a lasting legacy.
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Rev. Pauli Murray, the first Black woman ordained in The Episcopal Church, is honored for her legacy amid controversy over National Park Service changes to her LGBTQ+ identity.
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Roosevelt Chapman made history as Faulkner University’s first African-American student. Learn how his faith and courage inspired generations.
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Gene Mitchell Gray Sr. made history as the first Black student at the University of Tennessee in 1952. Learn about his legal battle, sacrifices, and lasting legacy.
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Camilla Williams made history as the first Black woman to star at the New York City Opera in 1946. Learn about her groundbreaking career and lasting legacy.
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Ingrid Burton Nathan braved racism and threats as the first Black student to integrate Sanford Middle School in 1964. Learn how her courage shaped her life and inspired future generations.
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Eddie Lewis Turner, one of Escambia’s first Black bus drivers, is remembered for his 36 years of service and his dedication to connecting communities. Learn about his legacy in Pensacola.
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Discover the inspiring story of Autherine Lucy, the first Black student at the University of Alabama, who defied racism and expulsion, only to be honored decades later by the same institution.
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Alma Gene Prince Saunders, Hanover College’s first Black graduate, will be honored with a portrait unveiling on February 7, 2025. Learn about her legacy in education and civil rights.
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