Tag: Education
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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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The historic journey of David Dansby Jr, the first Black undergraduate to earn his degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1961. Explore his activism, dedication to civil rights, and legacy as a mentor…
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The remarkable journey of Shirley Chisholm, the first African-American to run for a major party’s presidential nomination. From her early life and education to breaking barriers in the New York State Legislature and Congress, Chisholm’s political career was…
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The remarkable journey of Azie Taylor Morton, who defied challenging circumstances to become the first Black Treasurer of the United States. From her early life in a small Texas town to overcoming segregation policies, Morton’s story is one…
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