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Nurse Who Founded Her Own American Heart Association Training Center Is the First Black Woman Inducted into the Academy of Emergency Nurses

Shawntay Harris, founder of Eminent CPR, has made history as the first Black woman to be inducted into the Academy of Emergency Nurses.

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Meet The First Black Woman to Lead Maryland’s Park Service

Angela Crenshaw

Angela Crenshaw now leads Maryland’s Park Service, making her the first Black woman to take on the position.

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A Young Black Woman Is Now the Public Face of Biden’s Climate Efforts

President Biden posted a video call with a young Black woman who was one of the thousands of applicants to the new American Climate Corps.

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Ava DuVernay makes history as First Black woman to have film compete in Venice Film Festival

Ava DuVernay submitted her film, “Origin” to the Venice Film Festival, and is the first African-American woman to ever do so. This marks a milestone for Black women as well as all Black filmmakers.

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Jennifer McClellan makes history as the first Black woman elected to Congress in Virginia

Virginia Congresswoman, Jennifer Mcclellan

Democrat Jennifer McClellan has made history as the first Black woman elected to represent Virginia in Congress. McClellan, a state senator, defeated Republican Leon Benjamin in Tuesday’s special election in the 4th Congressional District. She will fill the seat of Democratic Rep. Donald McEachin, who died from cancer shortly after he won re-election in November.

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Ava DuVernay becomes the first Black woman featured on Ben & Jerry’s pint

The Emmy-winning director poses with the new ice cream flavor she helped create (Courtesy of Ben & Jerry's)

Ben & Jerry’s has honored Ava DuVernay with a new ice cream flavor, which will have long-lasting effect for Black artists.

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Amanda Morgan Becomes First Black Woman Soloist For The Pacific Northwest Ballet

Ballet hasn’t always been welcoming to Black women, which is why Amanda Morgan’s climb to the top of her ballet company is historic.

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Lena Horne becomes first Black woman to have a Broadway theater named after her

A Broadway theater now bears the name of the late Lena Horne, a talented actor who graced the stage for seven decades.

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Meghan Markle discusses the ‘angry Black woman’ stereotype with Issa Rae and Ziwe

Meghan Markle continues to use her privilege to discuss racial issues, including stereotypes that appear in the media and online.

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Advice For Black Women, From A Black Woman — It’s Time To Take Care Of Your Heart

One doctor wants to ensure that Black women prioritize their heart health even if the rest of the world overlooks health disparities.

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