Tag: civil rights
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Henry Frye made history in 1999 as North Carolina’s first African American Chief Justice, capping a career of breaking racial barriers in law and politics.
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Discover the inspiring story of Merv Aubespin, Courier Journal’s first Black journalist who broke barriers and shaped civil rights in Louisville.
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Doris Wilkinson, UK’s first Black graduate and faculty member, leaves behind a legacy of breaking barriers and advancing racial equality in higher education.
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Explore Arthur Ashe’s historic 1975 Wimbledon victory, becoming the first Black man to win the singles title, and his lasting impact on tennis and civil rights.
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Explore how Larry Doby made history in 1947 as the first Black player in the American League, breaking barriers and paving the way for integration in baseball.
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Boston is considering renaming its Logan International Airport to honor the late Bill Russell, a pioneering Black Celtics legend who broke barriers both on the court and in the civil rights movement.
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Explore the extraordinary life of Harriet Pickens, one of the first Black women commissioned in the U.S. Navy, and her trailblazing contributions to public health and civil rights movements. Discover her journey, achievements, and lasting impact.
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Philadelphia honors the legacy of Marian Anderson, the first Black artist to perform at the Metropolitan Opera, with a series of events and exhibits celebrating her groundbreaking achievement, perseverance, and lasting impact on the arts and civil rights.
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Explore the inspiring story of Cleve McDowell, the first Black law student at the University of Mississippi, who became a civil rights champion and justice reformer, breaking barriers and fighting for equal justice.
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The remarkable legacy of Irving L. Peddrew III, the first Black student admitted to Virginia Tech in 1953. Despite facing challenges, his courage and resilience paved the way for diversity and inclusion at the university. Learn how his…
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