Examples of 'became the first african-american' in a sentence

Meaning of "became the first african-american"

became the first african-american: This phrase is used to describe the accomplishment of being the first African-American person to achieve a specific milestone or position. It highlights the significance of breaking a barrier or making a historical advancement. For example, 'She became the first African-American woman to win the award.'

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Bluford became the first African-American to fly in space.
Russell took over as a player-coach and so became the first African-American coach in the NBA.
She became the first African-American female recipient.
He played alongside Jack Trice, who became the first African-American athlete at the school.
Ormes became the first African-American woman to produce a syndicated comic strip.
Today, Oprah has her own cable network and became the first African-American billionaire.
Robinson became the first African-American librarian in the city.
In 1888, republican Alfred Farifax became the first African-American elected to the state house.
She became the first African-American to earn a master 's degree in librarianship from the college.
By founding Motown Records, Gordy became the first African-American owner of a major recording label.
Became the first African-American woman to earn a doctorate at MIT in nuclear physics.
With his appointment Russell became the first African-American coach in any U.S. pro sport.
They became the first African-American men to fly together on a shuttle mission.
With Whitmer 's victory, Gilchrist became the first African-American to serve as Lieutenant Governor of Michigan.
Dunbar became the first African-American poet to earn national distinction and acceptance.

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Ursula Burns, new CEO of Xerox, became the first African-American woman to head a Fortune 500 corporation.
She became the first African-American woman to win an Emmy in that category.
When elected in 1994, she became the first African-American women to serve in the Ohio Senate.
You became the first African-American physician in US history to receive this recognition.
Lena Waithe became the first African-American woman to win for comedy writing.
He became the first African-American full professor at the Massachusetts General Hospital.
She later became the first African-American star of a national radio show.
Davis now became the first African-American skater to earn a spot on the team.
Harris thus became the first African-American quarterback to start and win an NFL playoff game.
Harkness became the first African-American salesman for Quaker Oats.
He also became the first African-American to play in the Cotton Bowl Stadium.
Bobby C. Wilks became the first African-American to be promoted to the rank of captain.
Lyons later became the first African-American student to graduate from Providence High School.
Tona Brown became the first African-American openly transgender woman to perform at Carnegie Hall.
Also, Lovie Smith became the first African-American coach to lead his team to a Super Bowl.
Tiana became the first African-American Disney Princess.
Ayanna Pressley became the first African-American House member from Massachusetts.
She became the first African-American woman elected to the Oregon Legislative Assembly.
Ford became the first African-American to represent Tennessee in the United States Congress.
American boxer, became the first African-American world heavyweight champion.
He became the first African-American president in America's history.
That year, Walker became the first African-American to play in any post-season intercollegiate basketball tournament.
Who became the first African-American to win an Academy Award?
Scott also became the first African-American Republican elected to Congress from South Carolina in 114 years.
In 1978, he became the first African-American elected superior court judge in the state since Reconstruction.
Gwendolyn Brooks became the first African-American woman to win a Pulitzer Prize in 1949.
In 1957 Anderson became the first African-American to perform with the New York Metropolitan Opera.

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