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Black Graduate Makes History At Purdue University

Amber Johnson recently became the first Black woman to earn a doctorate in computer science at Purdue University.
by NewsOne Staff
08.04.19
Higher Learning
Yale University Elects First Black Student Body President

Maryland native Kahlil Greene has made history by becoming Yale University’s first Black student president.
by NewsOne Staff
06.01.19
Female African American Soldier Series: Saluting
Black Woman Hits Milestone In U.S. Army

Janina Simmons is the first Black woman to graduate from U.S. Army Ranger School.
by NewsOne Staff
04.28.19
CAMLS, University of South Florida, Tampa
Black Student Makes History At USF

20-year-old Britney Deas has made history by becoming the University of South Florida’s first Black woman student body president.
by NewsOne Staff
03.16.19
Georgia National Guard
Georgia Native Lt. Andrea Lewis Makes Aviation History

Georgia native Lt. Andrea Lewis has made history by becoming the first Black woman pilot in the Georgia National Air…
by NewsOne Staff
02.09.19
'Wicked' Celebrates 10th Anniversary On Broadway - Curtain Call
Actress Brittney Johnson Makes Broadway History

Actress Brittney Johnson recently made history as the first Black woman to take on the role of Glinda in the…
by NewsOne Staff
01.13.19
Black woman standing on one leg holding foot
Black Ballerina Makes History

Whitney Huell made history by becoming the first Black ballerina to take on the lead role in the Kansas City…
by NewsOne Staff
12.09.18
2018 Hockey Hall Of Fame Induction - Press Conference
First Black NHL Player Receives Overdue Honor

Willie O'Ree—the first Black player in the National Hockey League—will be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame on Monday.
by NewsOne Staff
11.11.18
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