Tag: first black woman
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Shaneka Henson is set to make history as Anne Arundel County’s first Black woman in the Maryland State Senate.
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Katrina Hobbs Everett has made history as Haverhill’s first Black woman elected to the City Council. Learn about her political journey and her vision for the future of the city.
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Kerry Washington, Emmy-winning actress and activist, receives a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, celebrating her trailblazing role in Scandal and her long career in film and TV.
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Philadelphia will honor Sadie T.M. Alexander, the first Black woman to graduate from U Penn’s Law School, with a statue celebrating her legacy in law and civil rights.
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Melesa Johnson makes history as the first Black woman elected as Jackson County Prosecutor, pledging to tackle the root causes of crime and drive change for safer communities.
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Ashley T. Johnson becomes the first Black woman to lead the St. Louis FBI Field Office, bringing her expertise in cybercrime and domestic terrorism to this historic appointment.
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Discover how Kerry Washington became the first Black woman to lead a network drama, transforming representation on TV and inspiring civic engagement through her activism.
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Mary Cowser Alexander, the first Black woman in a Coca-Cola ad, passes away at 90, leaving a legacy as an educator and community leader who empowered Detroit’s youth.
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Salli Richardson-Whitfield makes history as the first Black woman nominated for the Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series for her work on the HBO series “Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty.”
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The inspiring story of Luci Collins, the first Black woman on the U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Team, who broke barriers and paved the way for future champions despite the 1980 Olympic boycott.
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