Tag: trailblazers
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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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The inspiring story of Alice Dunnigan and Ethel Payne, the first Black female journalists to cover the White House. Learn about their groundbreaking achievements, challenges they faced, and the lasting impact they had on journalism and civil rights…
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Tthe remarkable story of the Montford Point Marines, the first African Americans in the U.S. Marine Corps, who broke down barriers and paved the way for integration in the military.
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- Henry Louis Gates Jr. Was the First Black Scholar to Receive the National Humanities Medal in 1998, Paving the Way for a Legacy in American Culture
