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Trailblazer, human rights activist Susan Eng dead at 72 | CBC News

Susan Eng was a pioneering human rights advocate and the first Chinese Canadian woman on the Toronto Police Services Board, who fought against racism until her death.

fromwww.amny.com

1 week ago

Ex-Hofstra softball star Jen Pawol to become MLB's first female umpire | amNewYork

Jen Pawol will become the first female umpire in Major League Baseball history to appear in a regular-season game this weekend, working the series between the Marlins and Braves.

Women

Music

fromABC7 Los Angeles

1 week ago

Jeannie Seely, soulful country singer behind hits like 'Don't Touch Me,' dies at 85

Jeannie Seely, a celebrated country music singer known as 'Miss Country Soul,' has died at 85 due to complications from an intestinal infection.

fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk

1 month ago

Barnet's first black mayor was a 'trailblazer' and and 'inspiration'

Agnes Slocombe, the first-ever black mayor of Barnet and a long-serving Hendon church minister, passed away at age 90 after a remarkable public service career.

Social justice

fromwww.npr.org

1 month ago

The first Black woman U.S. Senator looks back on her political career in new memoir

Carol Moseley Braun details her groundbreaking career and personal journey in her memoir, inspired to share her story by her grandchild's curiosity.

Liverpool FC

fromwww.theguardian.com

2 months ago

Uriah Rennie, first black referee in Premier League, dies aged 65

Uriah Rennie, the first black Premier League referee, has passed away at 65, leaving a legacy as a pioneer in football officiating.

fromABC7 Los Angeles

3 months ago

Trailblazing actress Lisa Lu sees her star unveiled on Hollywood Walk of Fame at age 98

Awkwafina called Lu a trailblazer over her six-decade career and she brings pride, class and poise to everything she does.