Tag: William Thorpe
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Macomb celebrates William Thorpe, its first Black police officer and Korean War veteran, honoring his pioneering career and lasting impact on the community.
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- Quinton Middleton Brings South Carolina’s First Black-Owned Custom Knife Shop to North Charleston After 14 Years of Online Success
- Viv Anderson, England’s First Black Player, Auctions His 1978 Debut Shirt and Cap, Valued at Over £100,000, to ‘Bless’ His Family
