Academia
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MyAngel Ross becomes the first student-athlete at Lithia Springs High School to sign a NIL deal, setting a new precedent for high school athletes in Georgia.
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Dr. Christon Arthur makes history as La Sierra University’s first Black president in 103 years, leading with a vision for inclusivity, growth, and excellence in higher education.
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Kevin Howell makes history as NC State’s first Black chancellor, bringing extensive leadership experience to guide the university through evolving challenges.
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Dr. Kudakwashe Tagwirei makes history as the first black recipient of the Global Award of Excellence for transforming education worldwide through the Bridging Gap Foundation.
Science
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Dr. Samantha Tolliver makes history as D.C.’s first Black woman chief toxicologist, advocating for mentorship and women in forensic science.
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NASA pioneer Dr. Mae Jemison, the first Black woman in space, will speak at University of Arkansas Fort Smith on April 9 about science and space exploration.
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Sebastien Beauzile becomes the first New Yorker cured of sickle cell anemia using Lyfgenia gene therapy, ending a lifetime of pain and offering hope to others.
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Wilmington honors Dr. Velma Scantlebury-White, the nation’s first Black female transplant surgeon, for her trailblazing career and dedication to health equity during Women’s History Month.
Recent Posts
- Maria Battle Singer Recognized at Freud Museum for Pioneering Work as Britain’s First Black Psychoanalyst
- Premier League’s First Black Referee Uriah Rennie, Once Hailed as the Fittest Official, Fights to Walk Again After Rare Condition Left Him Paralysed
- Carol Glenn Launches UK’s First Black Woman-Led National Racing Team to Train Future Stars On and Off the Track
- Bill Cottrell, NFL’s Trailblazing First Black Center and Detroit Lions Icon, Passes Away at 80 After Defying Football Norms
- Cory Booker Becomes First U.S. Senator to Deliver a 25-Hour Speech, Setting a Record While Defending Civil Rights and Immigrants
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Featured Story
Maria Battle Singer Recognized at Freud Museum for Pioneering Work as Britain’s First Black Psychoanalyst
Read More: Maria Battle Singer Recognized at Freud Museum for Pioneering Work as Britain’s First Black PsychoanalystMaria Battle Singer, Britain’s first Black psychoanalyst, is finally honored at the Freud Museum in London for her pioneering work in mental health.
Entertainment
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Misty Copeland reflects on her journey as the first Black woman principal dancer at American Ballet Theatre and how she’s using her platform to empower youth through dance.
History
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Discover Una Marson, the pioneering Jamaican writer who became the BBC’s first Black female employee and transformed radio with “Caribbean Voices” while fighting for racial equality and women’s rights.
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Barbara Jordan, the first Black woman in the Texas Senate and first Black Texan in Congress, reshaped American politics with her powerful voice and civil rights leadership.
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Discover how Claudia H. Hampton, the first Black woman trustee in CSU, transformed education and expanded access for future generations.
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C.B. Claiborne, Duke’s first Black basketball player, fought for civil rights and transformed the university. A new documentary tells his powerful story.