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First African American tennis player to achieve a world ranking?
Althea Gibson.
Who was the first African American to be in the NBA?
Earl Lloyd was the first black NBA player in 1950. *Became the first African-American to play in an NBA game on October 31, 1950 *Became the first African-American to win an NBA championship (1955 with Syracuse) *Became first African-American Assistant Coach with Detroit Pistons (1968-70) *Became second African-American head coach and first African-American bench coach with Detroit Pistons (1970-71) Earl Lloyd, who in 1950 became the first African-American to play in a NBA game with the Washington Capitols, was instrumental in integrating professional basketball as a player and coach.
Who became the first African American mayor of New York City?
David Dinkins.
Maggie Lena walker was the first woman to become what?
a first african-american became a president of local bank
Who became the first African American to serve in the US Senate?
Hiram Revels
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