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fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Barnet's first black mayor was a 'trailblazer' and and 'inspiration'

Agnes Slocombe, the first-ever black mayor of Barnet and a long-serving Hendon church minister, passed away at age 90 after a remarkable public service career.
Social justice
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

The first Black woman U.S. Senator looks back on her political career in new memoir

Carol Moseley Braun details her groundbreaking career and personal journey in her memoir, inspired to share her story by her grandchild's curiosity.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Uriah Rennie, first black referee in Premier League, dies aged 65

Uriah Rennie made history as the Premier League's first black referee, officiating over 300 top-flight matches between 1997 and 2008, breaking down barriers in football.
Liverpool FC
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

Trailblazing actress Lisa Lu sees her star unveiled on Hollywood Walk of Fame at age 98

Awkwafina called Lu a trailblazer over her six-decade career and she brings pride, class and poise to everything she does.
Women
Major League Baseball
fromESPN.com
4 months ago

Justine Siegal will go to bat for women in pro baseball once more as WPBL co-founder

Justine Siegal exemplifies tenacity as she pioneers women's baseball and co-founds the Women's Pro Baseball League.
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Dorothy Chin Brandt, Trailblazing Asian American Judge, Dies at 78

Dorothy Chin Brandt was the first female Asian American judge in New York, paving the way for future Asian American elected officials.
Film
fromMiami Herald
7 months ago

Documentary about Miami's 'Motorcycle Queen' is a festival favorite. Is Oscar buzz next?

Bessie Stringfield was the first Black woman to ride a motorcycle cross country, inspiring future generations with her achievements.
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