Tag: equality
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Nick Brown is Washington’s first Black attorney general, pledging to defend civil rights, protect women’s healthcare, and ensure environmental justice.
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South Carolina will honor Robert Smalls, the first Black man with a Statehouse statue, celebrating his heroic escape from slavery and lifelong fight for equality.
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Ipswich bids farewell to Dr. Albert Grant OBE, the town’s first black mayor and lifelong champion for equality. Hundreds gather to honor his legacy of community service and integration.
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On Juneteenth, the life and legacy of Venerable Augustus Tolton, the first Black American Catholic priest, are honored, celebrating his unwavering faith, resilience, and commitment to overcoming adversity in pursuit of equality and justice.
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Vivian Papson, the first Black teacher in Shaker Heights, Ohio, co-founded the North Star Underground Railroad Museum in Ausable Chasm, New York, dedicated to sharing the untold stories of freedom and the Adirondacks’ pivotal role in the Underground…
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Philadelphia honors the legacy of Marian Anderson, the first Black artist to perform at the Metropolitan Opera, with a series of events and exhibits celebrating her groundbreaking achievement, perseverance, and lasting impact on the arts and civil rights.
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The inspiring story of Christopher Edley Jr., the first second-generation African American to graduate from Harvard Law School. His unwavering commitment to civil rights and affirmative action shaped his trailblazing legacy, leaving an indelible mark on the legal…
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Explore the remarkable story of Lincoln Alexander, the first Black member of Parliament in Canada’s House of Commons. Discover how his trailblazing efforts shattered racial barriers and inspired generations, leaving an enduring legacy of diversity, equality, and social…
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The story of Sadiqa Reynolds, the first Black woman to clerk for the Kentucky Supreme Court and serve as the state’s Inspector General. As the first female President and CEO of the Louisville Urban League, Reynolds champions civil…
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The remarkable life of Benjamin Banneker, the self-taught polymath who invented the first clock in America, predicted solar eclipses, and contributed to the design of Washington DC. Learn about his activism and enduring legacy.
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