African-American Firsts in 2012

Black Americans achieved some important milestones in 2012.

African-American Firsts in 2012 - From the first Black senator from South Carolina to the first Black editor of a Conde Nast magazine, 2012 produced some notable African-American firsts. BET.com takes a look at the historic moments. — Jonathan P. Hicks
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/content/dam/betcom/images/2011/10/Politics/101511-politics-Steven-Horsford.jpgFred Luter, Religous Leader - Fred Luter became first Black president of the Southern Baptist Convention, a denomination born in defense of slavery and a spiritual home to white supremacists. (Photo: John McCusker/Times-Picayune /Landov)

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African-American Firsts in 2012 - From the first Black senator from South Carolina to the first Black editor of a Conde Nast magazine, 2012 produced some notable African-American firsts. BET.com takes a look at the historic moments. — Jonathan P. Hicks

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