Vernice “FlyGirl” Armour made history as the first Black woman aviator for the U.S. Marines, and also became the first…
While Elvis Presley became the face of Rock ‘N’ Roll, the true genius behind the art form was Chuck Berry.…
Paul Williams was a pioneering architect who achieved several historical firsts en route to his way to becoming home designer…
Hallie Quinn Brown was an educator, author, and prominent moment of the women’s suffrage in the early 20th Century.…
Captain Stephanie Johnson is the first Black female captain for Delta Airlines, the second of her historic achievements as a…
In its 130-year history, the prestigious Harvard Law Review has never elected a Black woman to serve as president –…
Kim Royster had dreams of becoming a professional singer after leaving her small North Carolina town and heading to New…
The overwhelming success of the film Hidden Figures, starring Taraji P. Henson, highlighted three African-American women who were instrumental in…
Oscar Holmes broke three color barriers in his lifetime, although he never set out to become a pioneer. Holmes was…
June Bacon-Bercey is a pioneer in the field of meteorology, becoming the first Black woman to earn a degree in…
Gwen Ifill was a pioneering Black journalist, providing a role model for young Blacks aspiring to media careers, especially women.…
When Zena Stephens officially swears in at the Jackson County Sheriff in Texas, she will become the first Black woman…
The phrase “Black is Beautiful” has long been associated with the civil rights and Black power movements but it has…
Malvin R. Goode was a pioneer in broadcast journalism, becoming the first African-American news correspondent for a major television network…
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