Today, I reflect on the legacy of #Olympian George Coleman Poage, the first African-American to earn a medal at the The Olympic Games. Poage won two bronze medals at the 1904 Games in both the 200-yard and 400-yard hurdles in St. Louis.

Today I reflect on Singer and Musician George Washington Johnson, the first African-American to make commercial records. Johnson, with a pianist backing him, sang his songs thousands and thousands of times at about .20 cents each. He was a pioneer in American recorded music.

Today, I reflect on Captain Robert Smalls, the first African-American Captain in the U.S. Navy. He also served as a Congressman. The USAV Major General Robert Smalls was commissioned in 2007; according to the U.S. Army, it is the first Army ship named for an African American.

Today, I pay homage to Sophia Danenberg, the first African American to climb to the summit of Mount Everest, the world's tallest mountain. Danenberg is active in local and national politics and serves as a Washington State Park Commissioner.

Today, I pay homage to Arthur Wharton, the first African American professional soccer player in the world. He was also once recognized as the fastest man in the world, having ran an incredible sprinting time of ten seconds exactly in a 100-yard dash at Stamford Bridge in 1886.

Very impactful panel discussion at the Wright State University Know Your Rights event this afternoon. A truly dynamic dialogue with community at the center. Shout out to the Dayton HRC and Wright State Raiders Chief Kurt Holden for organizing this event.

Today, I pay homage to Jackie Ormes, the first African-American woman syndicated cartoonist. She also created positive representations of African Americans in cartoons during a time when they were typically depicted as negative stereotypes.

Today, I pay homage to Claressa Gwoat Shields, the only boxer in history, female or male, to hold all four major world titles in boxing—WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO—simultaneously, in two weight classes. In 2018, Shields was inducted into the USA Boxing Alumni Association's Hall of Fame.

Today, I pay homage to Broadcast Legend Carole Simpson, who became the first African-American woman to become a news anchor for a major network in 1988 and to moderate a presidential debate in 1992. She was the face of ABC News News' World News Tonight weekend edition for 15 years.

Today, I reflect on the legacy of Fanny Jackson Coppin, the first African American woman to serve as a school principal and a superintendent. She was also the first African American teacher at Oberlin College, opening an evening school for newly freed slaves.

Today, I pay tribute to Congressman Joseph Rainey, the first African American elected to the House of Representative. He also earned the distinction of being the first African American to preside over a session of the House.

The secrets out… we’re expecting a blessing. ❤️👧🏽🎀 #babyonboard

Excellent ‘First Four’ games in Dayton tonight! 🏀 #FirstFour #MarchMadness

Another great night with the Flyers. #GoUD #DaytonFlyers

On the first day of Black History Month, I pay tribute to Daytonian, SiriusXM Talk Show Host and Civil Rights Activist, Joe Madison “the Black Eagle.” May his spirit as a relentless advocate for human equality continue to inspire us all. Soar high and rest in paradise. 🦅

On the second day of Black History Month, I pay homage to Sculptor and Educator Selma Burke, whose portrait of President Franklin D. Roosevelt was the model for the US dime. Ms. Burke also became one of the first African-American women to join the United States Navy during WWII.

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First week of the semester ✅ & I’m filled with gratitude as I begin my seventh year teaching at the Dayton School of Law. Teaching & learning alongside the next generation of lawyers is a privilege & reminder of why this work matters to our students, community, & justice system for all.