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An Albany, New York teen is the first Black valedictorian in her school’s 152-year history. Onovu Otitigbe-Dangerfield, 17, is set to graduate from Albany High School in June with a 4.0 GPA. According to Good Morning America, she is the co-captain of her soccer team, co-editor in chief of the school’s …

Last month, Jaisaan Lovett graduated from Rochester, New York’s University Preparatory Charter School for Young Men as the first black valedictorian. In the weeks leading up to the school’s graduation, Lovett expected an invitation to speak during the ceremony but was forbidden due to several “run-ins” with the school’s principal, …