Tag: Education
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Rep. Jamie Johnson seeks re-election as Platte County’s first Black state representative, focusing on education, health care, and community engagement. Discover her campaign efforts and key issues.
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New Haven considers an apology for rejecting the nation’s first Black college in 1831, acknowledging its impact on education and civil rights.
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Sybil Morial, civil rights activist and wife of New Orleans’ first Black mayor, dies at 91. Her life of activism and education left an indelible mark on the city’s history.
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Discover how John J. Bird, the first Black trustee at the University of Illinois, shaped education and civil rights in post-Civil War Illinois. Learn about his groundbreaking achievements and lasting legacy.
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Raleigh’s 2024 mayoral race is heating up. Two candidates, Eugene Myrick and Terrance Ruth, are vying to make history. If elected, either would become Raleigh’s first Black mayor since Clarence Lightner in 1975. The race comes as current…
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Damian Williams, Willamette University’s first Black head coach and winningest leader, passes at 52, leaving a rich legacy in sports and education
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Discover how Blunt Rochester made history by becoming the first woman and first Black person to represent Delaware in the U.S. House of Representatives, paving the way for inclusive representation and inspiring future generations.
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Discover the remarkable story of Absalom Jones, the trailblazing former slave who became America’s first Black Episcopal priest, founding the Free African Society and pioneering change through education, religious reform, and the fight against slavery.
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The inspiring journey of Hana Taylor Schlitz, the youngest graduate in the history of Texas Woman’s University, driven by a mission to combat tuberculosis and bring about positive social change through research. Her remarkable achievements serve as a…
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Samuel Floyd, the first Black Principal and Assistant Principal of Stockbridge High School. His journey from Montgomery, Alabama, to Henry County, Georgia, reflects his dedication to education and his role as a trailblazer. Discover how his legacy continues…
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