Tag: Public Service
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Ventris C. Gibson makes history as the first Black American to lead the U.S. Mint, launching the Harriet Tubman Commemorative Coin Program to honor the abolitionist’s legacy.
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Adrienne A. Jones makes history as Maryland’s first African-American and female Speaker of the House, championing education reform and diversity in her trailblazing career.
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Tonatte Mitchell, Charleston Police Department, first Black woman captain, law enforcement diversity, community policing, police recruitment, breaking barriers, public service, female police officers
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Carol Moseley Braun, the first Black woman elected to the U.S. Senate, announces her memoir “Trailblazer: Perseverance in Life and Politics,” set for release in January 2025.
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Longtime U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, a pioneering Democrat and the first Black female mayoral candidate of Houston, faces a personal health challenge as she seeks her 16th term in Congress. Despite her diagnosis of pancreatic cancer, Jackson…
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Meet Angela Alsobrooks, the trailblazing woman aiming to become Maryland’s first Black senator. Learn about her groundbreaking career in public service and her historic nomination as the Democratic candidate for Senate.
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Explore the remarkable legacy of Dr. Martin Jerome Okech Aliker, a trailblazing dental surgeon and entrepreneur who established the first black-owned dental practice in Kampala, Uganda. His contributions to dentistry, public service, and education continue to inspire generations.
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Stacey Abrams, the first woman to lead either party in the Georgia General Assembly in 2006. Explore her trailblazing leadership, bipartisan cooperation, and pragmatic approach to public service, shaping Georgia politics and advancing the interests of all Georgians.
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Marcus Knight, the history-making mayor who became Lancaster, Texas’ first African-American mayor in 2008. With a legacy of public service and inspiration from family trailblazers, Knight’s journey from FAMU graduate to city leader exemplifies dedication, commitment, and breaking…
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Sandra Whitfield, the first Black woman to join the Detroit Police Department’s Dive & Recovery Team. Explore her inspiring journey, dedication to public service, and the impact of her trailblazing achievements on diversity and inclusion in law enforcement.
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