Tag: Education
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Henry Pace, Henderson’s first Black mayor, brings decades of trailblazing experience and a vision for community change. Learn about his historic journey and leadership.
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Discover the inspiring story of Autherine Lucy, the first Black student at the University of Alabama, who defied racism and expulsion, only to be honored decades later by the same institution.
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Siela Bynoe is Long Island’s first Black state senator, committed to addressing affordable housing, education, and environmental issues in her district.
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Hiram Revels became the first African American U.S. Senator in 1870, championing civil rights and education for African Americans. Learn about his groundbreaking journey and legacy in U.S. politics.
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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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