Tag: civil rights
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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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Learn how Lucinda Brawley became the first Black woman at Clemson University in 1963, breaking racial barriers and paving the way for future generations.
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Discover how Harvey Gantt became Clemson University’s first Black student and later Charlotte’s first Black mayor, shaping civil rights and urban development.
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Hiram Revels became the first African American U.S. Senator in 1870, championing civil rights and education for African Americans. Learn about his groundbreaking journey and legacy in U.S. politics.
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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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Discover the James Wilson Kilby African American Museum in Warren County, honoring the legacy of civil rights activist James Wilson Kilby.
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Nick Brown is Washington’s first Black attorney general, pledging to defend civil rights, protect women’s healthcare, and ensure environmental justice.
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Shomari Figures, a former Obama White House staffer, has been elected as the first Black representative for Alabama’s newly drawn 2nd Congressional District, making history in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Sam Springer, Hackney’s groundbreaking first Black mayor and MBE recipient, leaves behind a legacy of community advocacy, cultural advancement, and tireless work in race relations.
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New Haven considers an apology for rejecting the nation’s first Black college in 1831, acknowledging its impact on education and civil rights.
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