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Willow Newell, 22, hailing from Racine, earned the title of 'Miss Wisconsin' on June 21, beating out 29 contestants.
Congratulations are in order for Judge Pamela R. Goodwine of Kentucky.
Donna Robinson officially became the first Black woman police to lead the police department at Cincinnati State.
Sarah Bond is reportedly the first Black woman to be appointed to Xbox's President role. Microsoft announced the historic feat in late October.
Senator Sarah Anthony plays a big role in budgeting and balancing the state’s spending in the upper chamber.
The cinematographer and director was the first Black woman To write and produce a full-length independent film.
Starr Andrews recently made history as the first Black U.S. figure skater to win the ISU Grand Prix medal.
Arika Carr was sworn as the first Black woman police chief of Fort Bend County, Texas.
Ketanji Brown Jackson is the first Black woman and only the third Black person to ever sit on the highest court in America.
The environmental activist was elected after the country's historic presidential vote.
The chairwoman of Starbucks will soon be able to add "Denver Broncos co-owner" to her already impressive resume.