Tag: Leadership
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The inspiring story of 7-year-old Paris Simone Sherra Epps, who made history by becoming the first African American to be crowned Tiny Miss Princess of America.
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The inspiring journey of TaShun Bowden-Lewis, the first African American woman appointed as Connecticut’s chief public defender.
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The inspiring journey of Everett Sesker, who made history as Anne Arundel County’s first Black sheriff two years ago. Learn about his transition from college basketball star to top cop and his commitment to progressive reforms and community…
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The remarkable story of Olivia Hooker, the first African American woman to serve in the U.S. Coast Guard. From surviving the Tulsa Race Massacre to breaking barriers in the military, Hooker’s journey inspires courage and resilience.
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Yasmine-Imani McMorrin’s historic election as the first Black woman mayor of Culver City. Explore her journey from city council member to mayor, her advocacy for the community, and her plans for a more prosperous and inclusive Culver City.
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Discover the historic achievement of Onovu Otitigbe-Dangerfield, the first Black valedictorian at Albany High School since 1868. Explore her journey, overcoming adversity, and blazing a trail for minority students while leaving a lasting legacy.
Recent Posts
- Alicia Graf Mack, Juilliard’s First Black Dean and Director of Dance, Inspires the Next Generation of Performers
- Maj. Gen. Marcia Anderson, First Black Woman to Earn U.S. Army Major General Rank, Honored as USS Beloit Sponsor
- Timothy Lewis Becomes First Black Tenured Professor in SIUE’s Political Science Department and Leads Black Studies Expansion
- James Wilson Kilby’s Fight for Equality Honored with Warren County’s First African American Museum
- Terri Sewell, Alabama’s First Black Congresswoman, Honors Civil Rights Icons Through Historic Congressional Actions
