Tag: civil rights
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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.
Recent Posts
- How Arthur Chaires Sr. Patrolled Alone for 27 Years, Setting the Standard for Community Policing as Schenectady’s First Black Officer
- Fairfax County Fire Department Honors Natalie Robb, Its First Black Woman Officer Who Rose to Captain
- Howard Simmons, Among the First Black Photographers at the Chicago Sun-Times, Showcases His Iconic Work at Oak Park Public Library
- Derek Lewis Makes History as Largest Black Franchisee of Philly Pretzel Factory, Bringing Iconic Philly Flavors to Central Florida
- Charleston’s First Black Woman Police Captain Tonatte Mitchell Reflects on a Year of Leadership, Mentorship, and Community Impact
