Tag: civil rights
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Tthe remarkable story of the Montford Point Marines, the first African Americans in the U.S. Marine Corps, who broke down barriers and paved the way for integration in the military.
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The historic moment in 1985 when Reuben Anderson became the first Black judge on the Mississippi Supreme Court. Explore his remarkable journey from being the first Black Ole Miss Law graduate to his pioneering role in breaking down…
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All about Eunice Carter, one of the first Black women prosecutors in America, who left a solid legacy in the criminal justice system of the 1930s. Discover how she played a pivotal role in taking down notorious mob…
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The remarkable story of Harold Franklin, the first Black student to attend Auburn University in 1964, who finally received his degree in 2020, 56 years later, overcoming racism and discrimination to pave the way for future generations of…
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The remarkable journey of William Fauntroy, Jr., the first Black civil engineer hired by NCTA (later WMATA). From his early life and military service with the Tuskegee Airmen to shaping Washington’s Metro subway system, Fauntroy’s career left a…
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Explore the inspiring life of Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander, the trailblazing woman who broke racial and gender barriers to become the first Black woman in the U.S. to earn a Ph.D. in economics.
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In 1960, Ruby Bridges became the first Black student at age 6 to integrate the all-white William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans. Learn about her history-making story.
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At age 16, Maya Angelou made history as one of the first Black female streetcar conductors in San Francisco in the 1940s. Learn about her pioneering role in the city’s transit.
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Leroy Stover, who made history in 1966 as Birmingham, Alabama’s first Black police officer, passed away at age 90. He persevered through racism to integrate the force.
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