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Meet Dr. Rodney Taylor, the first African-American to chair Otorhinolaryngology practice at an American University in its 75-year history

he field of ear, nose, and throat (ENT) medicine, both nationally and within his region. Holding the prestigious position of…

By wobeng@yblew.com September 12, 2023

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Meet Dennis Williams, HBO veteran who carved his own path as the company’s first head of corporate social responsibility

Growing up, Dennis Williams, a 30 Black Star honoree for 2023, never envisioned himself as a corporate executive. In his…

By wobeng@yblew.com September 18, 2023
Sandra Douglass Morgan. Photo credit: Matt Aguirre, Las Vegas Raiders.
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The remarkable rise of Sandra Douglass Morgan, the first and only Black female team president in the NFL

The historic appointment of Sandra Douglass Morgan as President of the Las Vegas Raiders marked a pivotal moment in the…

By wobeng@yblew.com September 18, 2023
Trude Lamb
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Trude Lamb: the inspirational teen who sparked a school name change over its historical ties to slavery

“I can’t be playing sports, supporting and going to a school that was named after a person who was against…

By wobeng@yblew.com September 12, 2023
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Setting the pace: how Barbara Jordan revolutionized legal practice for African-Americans

Born just a few years after the ratification of the 13th Amendment, Barbara Jordan embarked on an extraordinary journey that…

By wobeng@yblew.com September 12, 2023
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