Tag: overcoming adversity
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Witness history in the making as Don L. Scott prepares to become the first Black Speaker in Virginia’s House of Delegates after Democrats reclaimed the majority in 2022. Delve into his inspiring journey, from overcoming adversity post-incarceration to…
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Explore the inspiring life of Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander, the trailblazing woman who broke racial and gender barriers to become the first Black woman in the U.S. to earn a Ph.D. in economics.
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Witness history as A’myri Phillips and Cali Johnson become the first African American valedictorian and salutatorian at Dekaney High School in Houston, Texas. Overcoming challenges and inspiring change, their remarkable graduation marks a legacy of determination and limitless…
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