Tag: racial barriers
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The amazing story of Nana Timothy Aye Kusi, the Ghanaian trailblazer who became the first Black person to enroll at Centre College in Kentucky in 1961, breaking decades-long racial barriers. Learn about the challenges he faced, the school’s…
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The rich history of Perkins Elementary School in Des Moines as they honor their first Black teacher, Harriette J. Curley, by naming the school library after her. Learn about Curley’s groundbreaking role as a kindergarten educator from 1946…
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Discover the groundbreaking achievement of Brett Peterson, the first Black general manager in the history of US hockey. As the newly appointed GM for the 2024 US men’s national hockey team, Peterson’s trailblazing career includes breaking racial barriers…
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