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Lung and breast cancer survivor becomes first African American to trek from North to South Pole

The 79-year-old has trekked to the North and South poles all the while overcoming lung and breast cancer. Her remarkable story does not end there.

March 23, 2011
The Boston Symphony Orchestra appoints first African-American maestro

The Boston Symphony Orchestra is making history Wednesday with the appointment of Thomas Wilkins, the organization’s first African-American maestro.

February 17, 2011
L.A.F.D swears-in first African American Fire Chief

Today at 10 A.M. Daryl Osby will be sworn-in, and become the first African American fire chief in the history of the Los Angeles County Fire Department.

February 17, 2011