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Edye Ellis, WBIR’s first Black anchor, leaves behind a powerful legacy of journalism, mentorship, and community impact. Her life and career inspired many.
Recent Posts
- Maria Battle Singer Recognized at Freud Museum for Pioneering Work as Britain’s First Black Psychoanalyst
- Premier League’s First Black Referee Uriah Rennie, Once Hailed as the Fittest Official, Fights to Walk Again After Rare Condition Left Him Paralysed
- Carol Glenn Launches UK’s First Black Woman-Led National Racing Team to Train Future Stars On and Off the Track
- Bill Cottrell, NFL’s Trailblazing First Black Center and Detroit Lions Icon, Passes Away at 80 After Defying Football Norms
- Cory Booker Becomes First U.S. Senator to Deliver a 25-Hour Speech, Setting a Record While Defending Civil Rights and Immigrants
