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Black Girl Magic: Hyattsville, MD's First African American Mayor Swears In City's First Woman And African American Chief Of Police

Photo via: Candace Hollingsworth On Thursday, Mayor Candace Hollingsworth (Hyattsville, Maryland's first African American and youngest mayor) was a part...

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calendar_today Dec 13, 2018
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The Arkansas National Guard Welcomes First Black Woman Colonel

Photo credit: Mitchell PE Masilun Erica Ingram has been promoted to Colonel in the Arkansas National Guard, making...

person Christina Brantley
calendar_today Dec 10, 2018
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'Black Panther' Becomes First Superhero Movie To Receive A Golden Globe Nomination In Best Motion Picture Drama Category

Photo: Entertainment Weekly It's still Wakanda Forever! With the announcement of the 2019 Golden Globe nominations on Thursday,...

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calendar_today Dec 06, 2018
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Frank Scott Jr. Is Now The First Black Mayor Elected By Popular Vote In Little Rock, Arkansas

After defeating Baker Kurrus in a nonpartisan runoff election on Tuesday, Frank Scott Jr. made history as the first Black...

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calendar_today Dec 06, 2018
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For the First Time In History, The Kansas City Ballet Selects A Black Ballerina For 'The Nutcracker' Leading Role

Photo credit: David Pulliam The popular Christmas play, "The Nutcracker," is adding some Black girl magic to its lineup...

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calendar_today Dec 05, 2018
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Meet Kalin Bennett, The First Basketball Player With Autism To Receive A D1 Scholarship

Photo via: NBC News After being recruited by multiple competitive Division 1 collegiate basketball programs at various colleges...

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calendar_today Dec 04, 2018
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