Tag: Overcoming racism
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Rochelle Ballantyne’s remarkable journey as a 26-year-old lawyer striving to become the first Black woman chess master in the U.S. Amidst challenges like racism and sexism, discover her passion, academic achievements, and relentless pursuit of breaking barriers.
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- 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
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