Tag: Leadership
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Learn how Kenneth Chenault became one of the first Black CEOs of a Fortune 500 company and transformed American Express into a global leader.
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Austin Davis, Pennsylvania’s first Black Lt. Governor, has been elected as the chair of the Democratic Lieutenant Governors Association. He is focused on rebuilding the Democratic Party and advocating for working families.
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Byron Roberson becomes Johnson County’s first Black sheriff, ending a 96-year Democratic drought. His leadership promises change, collaboration, and a new direction for the sheriff’s office.
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Discover how Calvin Waller, Penn State’s first Black graduate, shaped the future of Black leadership and excellence through his trailblazing achievements and lasting legacy.
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Professor ‘Mabokang Monnapula-Mapesela, the first Black woman Deputy Vice-Chancellor at a 120-year-old South African university, is a trailblazer championing transformation in higher education. Her journey showcases resilience, advocacy for inclusive education, and empowerment of the next generation of…
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Whitney Breaux, from first Black Miss Teen Louisiana to global marketing leader at Eli Lilly, champions breast cancer awareness through her Day 18 Campaign while breaking barriers in corporate America.
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Lillian Seenoi-Barr, Northern Ireland’s first black mayor, confronts racism and misogyny in leadership amidst recent riots, calling for unity and careful language in addressing sensitive topics.
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Mark Gwyn, Tennessee’s first Black TBI Director, passed away at 61. Learn about his transformative impact on law enforcement and lasting legacy.
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Denisha Thomas made history as Memphis’s first Black female news director, revolutionizing ABC24 News with solution-focused reporting and fostering journalist growth.
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Mosha Senyolo becomes the first black female president of ASAQS, aiming to drive innovation and enhance member engagement in the quantity surveying profession.
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