Tag: groundbreaking achievements
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The amazing story of Lt. Gen. Nadja West, the first Black active-duty female major general and the first Black female two-star general in Army Medicine. Explore her journey of overcoming adversity, breaking barriers, and inspiring future generations in…
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Explore the groundbreaking achievements of Ruth E. Carter, the first Black woman to win two Academy Awards in the Best Costume Design category. From her historic wins for “Black Panther” and its sequel to her emotional dedication to…
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- Quinton Middleton Brings South Carolina’s First Black-Owned Custom Knife Shop to North Charleston After 14 Years of Online Success
- Viv Anderson, England’s First Black Player, Auctions His 1978 Debut Shirt and Cap, Valued at Over £100,000, to ‘Bless’ His Family
- Amy Sherald Becomes the First Black Contemporary Artist with a Solo Show at the National Portrait Gallery: “American Sublime” Exhibition Begins Touring
- Paula Whittle: How the First Black Woman to Found an International Fashion Week Overcame Adversity to Lead ATLFW for 17 Years
- The Historic Moment In 1987 When Boxer Thomas “Hit Man” Hearns Became The First Black Man To Win Boxing Titles In Five Different Weight Classes
