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A lynching in the family inspired Michigan’s first Black woman elected justice to pursue the law
3 days, 11 hours ago

A lynching in the family inspired Michigan’s first Black woman elected justice to pursue the law

Associated Press  

LANSING, Mich. — During Michigan Supreme Court Justice Kyra Harris Bolden’s first campaign, a critic told her she wasn’t Michelle Obama or Kamala Harris, “but you feel emboldened to run for this office.” She later named her first child Emerson, so it could be shortened to “Em Bolden.” The word has driven her ever since. Bolden, now 36, won that …

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Joe Biden's ‘first black woman’ gaffe followed despite White House sending questions for radio interview beforehand
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Joe Biden's ‘first black woman’ gaffe followed despite White House sending questions for radio interview beforehand

Hindustan Times  

Following the backlash-ridden CNN debate against Trump last week, President Joe Biden appeared in interviews with WURD radio station for The Source show, The Earl Ingram Show and ABC News’ George Stephanopoulos. However, on top of that, Blackwell also pointed out that the interviews conducted by The Source host and Earl Ingram, who hosts The Earl Ingram Show on WMCS …

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Joe Biden calls himself first black woman president of US in latest gaffe, here's what he meant
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Joe Biden calls himself first black woman president of US in latest gaffe, here's what he meant

Hindustan Times  

In the latest embarrassment, Joe Biden stated that he is proud to be the first “black woman to serve with a black president” during a radio interview as the US celebrated Independence Day. US President Joe Biden told a radio interviewer that he is proud to be the first ‘black woman to serve with a black president.’ This comes amidst …

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Kim Godwin out as ABC News president after 3 years as first Black woman as network news chief
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Kim Godwin out as ABC News president after 3 years as first Black woman as network news chief

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Kim Godwin is out after three tumultuous years …

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Kim Godwin out as ABC News president after 3 years as first Black woman as network news chief
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Kim Godwin out as ABC News president after 3 years as first Black woman as network news chief

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Kim Godwin is out after three tumultuous years as ABC News president, a move presaged earlier this year when network parent Walt Disney Co. installed one of its executives, Debra O’Connell, to oversee the news division. Godwin, the first Black woman to lead a network news division, said Sunday she was retiring from the business. Godwin inherited …

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Beyoncé becomes first Black woman to hit No. 1 on Billboard country albums chart
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Beyoncé becomes first Black woman to hit No. 1 on Billboard country albums chart

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Beyoncé has made history once again. 1 on the Billboard country albums chart, making her the first Black woman to top the chart since its 1964 inception. According to Luminate, the industry data and analytics company, “Cowboy Carter” totaled 407,000 equivalent album units, a combination of pure album sales and on-demand streams, earned in the U.S. in …

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'A Black Lady Sketch Show' Season 4: What To Expect
1 year, 8 months ago

'A Black Lady Sketch Show' Season 4: What To Expect

Huff Post  

Robin Thede is feeling herself. “That’s what I keep saying is we’re creating this world, this legacy where all these people in front of and behind the camera get to thrive, just get to thrive and get to leave better than when they came.” When Thede created this show in 2019, she knew she wanted to make Black women feel …

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Ketanji Brown Jackson Sworn In As US Supreme Court Justice- First Black Woman In Court's History
2 years, 5 months ago

Ketanji Brown Jackson Sworn In As US Supreme Court Justice- First Black Woman In Court's History

Live Law  

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson made history on Thursday as the first Black woman to become a U.S. Supreme Court justice as she was sworn into office immediately following the end of the Court's term and Justice Stephen Breyer's retirement.Chief Justice John Roberts administered the Constitutional oath of office to Jackson, and Justice Breyer administered the second Judicial oath of office. …

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SpaceX launches 4 NASA astronauts, including first Black woman on long-term flight
2 years, 7 months ago

SpaceX launches 4 NASA astronauts, including first Black woman on long-term flight

LA Times  

SpaceX launched four NASA astronauts to the International Space Station on Wednesday, including the first Black woman on a long-term flight. “This is one of the most diversified, I think, crews that we’ve had in a really, really long time,” Kathy Lueders, NASA’s space operations mission chief, said on the eve of launch. Watkins, a geologist who is on NASA’s …

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Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmed as first black woman to sit on US Supreme Court
2 years, 8 months ago

Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmed as first black woman to sit on US Supreme Court

Firstpost  

Jackson, whose parents attended segregated schools, has two degrees from Harvard University and, at 51, is in line to succeed Justice Stephen Breyer when he retires at the end of the court’s session this summer, making her a justice in waiting. Washington: The Senate on Thursday confirmed Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, making her the first Black …

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Ketanji Brown Jackson makes history as first Black woman Supreme Court Justice
2 years, 8 months ago

Ketanji Brown Jackson makes history as first Black woman Supreme Court Justice

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Ketanji Brown Jackson made history on Thursday when the Senate …

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Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmed: First Black woman to be US Supreme Court judge
2 years, 8 months ago

Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmed: First Black woman to be US Supreme Court judge

Hindustan Times  

WASHINGTON: With a historic Senate confirmation on Thursday, Ketanji Brown Jackson has become the first Black woman to rise up to become justice of the United States Supreme Court. US President Joe Biden takes a selfie with Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson at the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington Jackson, nominated by President Joe Biden, …

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Ketanji Brown Jackson becomes first Black woman on US top court
2 years, 8 months ago

Ketanji Brown Jackson becomes first Black woman on US top court

Al Jazeera  

US Senate confirms Jackson to the Supreme Court in what Democratic Party leader calls ‘joyous day’ for the country. The United States Senate has confirmed Ketanji Brown Jackson’s nomination to the US Supreme Court, making her the first Black woman in the nation’s history to serve on its highest court. Beyond breaking barriers as the first Black woman on the …

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Biden nominates Jackson, first Black woman, to Supreme Court
2 years, 9 months ago

Biden nominates Jackson, first Black woman, to Supreme Court

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Friday nominated federal appeals court Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, the first Black woman selected to serve on a court that once declared her race unworthy of citizenship and endorsed American segregation. Introducing Jackson at the White House, Biden declared, “I believe it’s time that we have a court that reflects …

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Josephine Baker is the first Black woman to be inducted into France's Pantheon
3 years ago

Josephine Baker is the first Black woman to be inducted into France's Pantheon

NPR  

Josephine Baker is the first Black woman to be inducted into France's Pantheon Enlarge this image toggle caption HARCOURT/AFP via Getty Images HARCOURT/AFP via Getty Images PARIS — Josephine Baker, the American-born entertainer and civil rights activist who first achieved fame in Paris in the 1920s and 1930s, was given France's highest honor on Tuesday when she was inducted into …

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Beyoncé becomes first Black woman to wear iconic Tiffany Diamond, pays homage to Audrey Hepburn
3 years, 3 months ago

Beyoncé becomes first Black woman to wear iconic Tiffany Diamond, pays homage to Audrey Hepburn

Hindustan Times  

American singer Beyoncé and her husband, Jay-Z's new Tiffany campaign dropped yesterday, and it has already stirred a storm online. The Grammy-Award winner made fashion history with the shoot, as she became the first Black woman to wear the iconic 128.54 carats Tiffany Diamond. Beyoncé pays homage to Audrey Hepburn, becomes first Black woman to wear iconic Tiffany Diamond Beyoncé …

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