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(Clockwise from top left) Jackie Robinson, Hattie McDaniel, Althea Gibson & Beverly Johnson (© Getty Images; Getty Images; AP; Rob Kim/FilmMagic/Getty Images)
Firsts in African-American history
Firsts in African-American history

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This Black History Month, we're showcasing the trailblazing African-Americans who reached new heights despite harsh limitations and the shackles of slavery. Click through to read about these famous "firsts" who helped pave the way for the present.
 
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