Tag: Community outreach
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Explore the remarkable story of Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel, the first permanent female African-American police chief in Louisville and Kentucky, who is spearheading police reforms, community outreach, and emphasizing de-escalation and officer accountability.
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The inspiring journey of Shaun ‘Lucky’ Corbett, the first African American to own 3 barbershops inside Walmart stores. From overcoming a checkered past to becoming a business pioneer, his story highlights resilience, community outreach, and entrepreneurial achievement.
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The remarkable story of Dr. Marguerite Ross Barnett, the first Black woman to become president of a major research university, the University of Houston.
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How Vickie Gipson made history as the first African American Chief Judge of the Anne Arundel County Orphans’ Court. Learn about her innovative approach to modernizing the probate system and promoting accessibility in Maryland’s judiciary.
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