Tag: mentorship
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Explore the groundbreaking story of Ted Corbitt, the first African American marathoner in the 1952 Olympics, and his lasting impact on Black distance runners. Discover how his legacy continues to inspire diversity in long-distance running.
Recent Posts
- 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
- Arthur “Buttons” Speakes: Old Dominion’s First Black Scholarship Athlete Who Paved the Way for Future Generations of Black Athletes
