Tag: first African-American
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How Vickie Gipson made history as the first African American Chief Judge of the Anne Arundel County Orphans’ Court. Learn about her innovative approach to modernizing the probate system and promoting accessibility in Maryland’s judiciary.
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The touching journey of Robert Chelsea, the first African-American to undergo a full face transplant after a life-altering car crash. Learn about the groundbreaking surgery, his resilience, and advocacy for facial transplants, offering hope and a new beginning…
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