Adrienne A. Jones makes history as Maryland’s first African-American and female Speaker of the House, championing education reform and diversity in her trailblazing career.
Carl E. Heastie, first African-American Speaker of the New York State Assembly, has led bold legislative victories since 2015, championing workers’ rights, education, and criminal justice reform.
Lynnzee Brown makes history as the first Haitian female gymnast to compete in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Learn about her journey from NCAA champion to Olympic trailblazer.
Explore Mal Goode’s historic journey as the first Black network TV reporter, from his roots in Homestead to covering the Cuban Missile Crisis for ABC News.
Eritrean cyclist Biniam Girmay makes history as the first Black African to win a Tour de France stage, triumphing in a thrilling sprint finish in Turin.
Discover how Coco Gauff’s grandmother, Yvonne Lee Odom, made history as the first Black student at Delray Beach’s Seacrest High in 1961, paving the way for future generations.
Dr. Treyton Diggs becomes the first Black veterinarian to win Westminster Kennel Club’s Veterinarian of the Year, highlighting the need for diversity in veterinary medicine.
Discover how Sarah Boone, a former slave turned dressmaker, revolutionized home chores by inventing and patenting the modern ironing board in 1892, becoming a pioneer for Black women inventors.
Discover how Mickey Guyton made history as the first Black woman nominated for Best Country Solo Performance at the Grammys, paving the way for diversity in country music.