who are the firsts and onlys?
Firsts are individuals who are the initial person to do something within their social contexts—whether it's in their family, friend group, community, career, or industry.
Onlys often find themselves in spaces where they are the sole person (or one of few) with their identity or from their background.
They often carry the weight of representing not only themselves but also their communities, and they face unique challenges as they forge paths that may not have been traveled before.