Henry Olonga, Zimbabwe’s first Black Test cricketer, risked everything by protesting political oppression. Now, he uses music to share his powerful story.
At age 90, Abraham Bolden, the first Black Secret Service agent on JFK’s White House detail, testifies about assassination plots, agency misconduct, and his fight for justice.
Jonathan Lacy, the first African American 7-Eleven owner in Las Vegas, opens a second store. His expansion drives job creation, local hiring, and community growth.
William F. Tate IV will become Rutgers University’s 22nd president and second African American leader, following his historic tenure as LSU’s first Black president.
A new book by Walter Curry celebrates Dr. Matilda Evans, South Carolina’s first Black woman physician and founder of Columbia’s first Black-owned hospital.
Governor Kay Ivey appoints Judge Bill Lewis as Alabama Supreme Court’s first Black Republican justice, marking a new era for state judiciary diversity.
Safiya Saeed has been named Sheffield’s first Black, hijab-wearing Lord Mayor, marking a proud milestone for the city and honoring her community roots.
Jamal Roberts made history as the first Black male winner of American Idol since 2003. Discover his journey, performances, and what’s next for the Mississippi star.