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South African Born Frontline Worker And Refugee Makes History As The First Black Miss Ireland In 70 Years

South African Born Frontline Worker And Refugee...

She persevered and rightfully won her crown!  A former direct provision resident and frontline worker just made history as the first Black Miss Ireland, the Irish Independent News reports.  Pamela...

South African Born Frontline Worker And Refugee...

She persevered and rightfully won her crown!  A former direct provision resident and frontline worker just made history as the first Black Miss Ireland, the Irish Independent News reports.  Pamela...

Delaware Post Office Renamed In Honor of Mary Ann Shadd Cary, First Black Woman Publisher

Delaware Post Office Renamed In Honor of Mary A...

Stamping a new legacy! A Wilmington, Delaware Post Office has been renamed in honor of Mary Ann Shadd Cary, the first Black woman publisher in North America, CBS Philly reports.  According to...

Delaware Post Office Renamed In Honor of Mary A...

Stamping a new legacy! A Wilmington, Delaware Post Office has been renamed in honor of Mary Ann Shadd Cary, the first Black woman publisher in North America, CBS Philly reports.  According to...

This Toronto Educator Makes History As The First Black President Elected to A Teacher’s Union In Ontario

This Toronto Educator Makes History As The Firs...

She's a veteran educator! A Toronto educator is making history as the first Black president elected to a teacher's union in Ontario, The Star reports.  Karen Brown is no stranger to education,...

This Toronto Educator Makes History As The Firs...

She's a veteran educator! A Toronto educator is making history as the first Black president elected to a teacher's union in Ontario, The Star reports.  Karen Brown is no stranger to education,...

Honoring The Pullman Porters Who Helped Bar Discrimination At Work

Honoring The Pullman Porters Who Helped Bar Dis...

Remembering those who fought for equity in the workplace. In 1894, President Grover Cleveland officially designated Labor Day a holiday in the US to honor the labor movement, following the...

Honoring The Pullman Porters Who Helped Bar Dis...

Remembering those who fought for equity in the workplace. In 1894, President Grover Cleveland officially designated Labor Day a holiday in the US to honor the labor movement, following the...

Meet The Owner Of The First Black Woman-Owned Winery And Tasting Room In Alameda County, California

Meet The Owner Of The First Black Woman-Owned W...

It’s an entire experience with a powerful mission! The nation’s only Kenyan American winery has opened the first Black woman-owned winery tasting room in Alameda County, California, ABC 7 News reports. Dr....

Meet The Owner Of The First Black Woman-Owned W...

It’s an entire experience with a powerful mission! The nation’s only Kenyan American winery has opened the first Black woman-owned winery tasting room in Alameda County, California, ABC 7 News reports. Dr....

He Is The First Black Head Coach Of This NHL Team And Currently The Only Black Coach in The League

He Is The First Black Head Coach Of This NHL Te...

He’s also the only minority head coach in the league! The Cincinnati Cyclones hockey team just named Jason Payne as their new head coach, the first Black coach in its...

He Is The First Black Head Coach Of This NHL Te...

He’s also the only minority head coach in the league! The Cincinnati Cyclones hockey team just named Jason Payne as their new head coach, the first Black coach in its...