Author: Ebenezer Agbey Quist
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Learn about Rev. John Percell Ball, the visionary leader who founded Ridgefield’s first Black church and fought for civil rights in Connecticut.
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Dr. Monica Larson made history as Henderson’s first Black city council member after an unexpected run for office. She now champions public safety and community-driven leadership.
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Willie Gooden, a former walk-on, made history as Kilgore College’s first Black head coach. Since 2019, he has led the team to three conference titles.
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Discover how John Reed became Killeen’s first Black radio broadcaster in 1970, shaping Central Texas media and inspiring future generations.
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Discover the inspiring journey of Alan Thacker Busby, UConn’s first Black graduate, who became a scholar, military veteran, and professor, leaving a lasting legacy in education.
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Curtis Massey, Oakland’s first Black mayor, championed growth, homeownership, and community prosperity. His leadership and generosity shaped the town’s future.
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Discover how Wilton Gregory made history as the first Black cardinal and Washington’s first Black archbishop, shaping the Catholic Church with faith and justice.
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Gary Ham, U.Va.’s first Black varsity football player, broke barriers amid racism and found purpose in ministry, leaving a legacy of courage and faith.
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UT Law honors Virgil C. Lott, its first Black graduate, who became Austin’s first Black judge and a champion for civil rights, with a special medal presentation.
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Anne Collins Smith makes history as the new chief curator at the New Orleans Museum of Art, bringing expertise in African American art and innovative leadership to NOMA.
Recent Posts
- Meet Rev. John Percell Ball, the Leader Who Built Ridgefield’s First Black Church and Pushed for Civil Rights
- Dr. Monica Larson Champions Public Safety as Henderson’s First Black City Council Member After Unexpected Run for Office
- Willie Gooden, Former Walk-On, Leads Kilgore College to Three Conference Titles as First Black Head Coach
- How John Reed Became Killeen’s First Black Radio Broadcaster in 1970 and Helped Shape Central Texas Media
- Alan Thacker Busby’s Trailblazing Journey from UConn’s First Black Graduate to Esteemed Scholar and Military Veteran
