Tag: trailblazer
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The inspiring journey of Gretta Jackson, who, after 20 years with Outback Steakhouse, becomes the first Black woman to own a franchise in the Detroit region. From a part-time server to managing partner, Jackson’s career ascent is a…
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The story of Debbie Montgomery, the trailblazing first Black woman elected to the St. Paul City Council. From her youth as the youngest person on the NAACP’s national board to becoming St. Paul’s first female police officer, Montgomery’s…
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The inspiring journey of Hettie Simmons Love, the first Black graduate of Wharton Business School, immortalized in the children’s book “Hettie Simmons Love: Penn Pioneer.”
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The remarkable journey of Azie Taylor Morton, who defied challenging circumstances to become the first Black Treasurer of the United States. From her early life in a small Texas town to overcoming segregation policies, Morton’s story is one…
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The inspiring story of Elmer Lucille Allen, the 92-year-old honored as the first Black chemist at Brown-Forman Distillery. Recognized by the Black Bourbon Society, Allen’s journey from a Louisville native to a trailblazing figure in bourbon is celebrated.
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The inspiring journey of Jordyn Foster, the 22-year-old trailblazer who has made history at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NCAT) as the first woman and youngest-ever director of football operations.
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The remarkable journey of Arlo Washington, the visionary entrepreneur who, at a young age, founded Arkansas’ first Black-owned bank, the People Trust Community Federal Credit Union.
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The inspiring story of Desiree Robinson, an 85-year-old entrepreneur and pitmaster at Cozy Corner in Memphis, Tennessee. Inducted into the Barbecue Hall of Fame in 2020, she carries on the legacy of her late husband and continues to…
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In 2001, Nigeria’s Agbani Darego made history as the first Black African crowned Miss World. Learn about her groundbreaking achievement.
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Leroy Stover, who made history in 1966 as Birmingham, Alabama’s first Black police officer, passed away at age 90. He persevered through racism to integrate the force.
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