Author: Yaw Agbey
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The historic moment as Sam Allison prepares to make history as the first black man to officiate a Premier League game in 15 years. Appointed for Sheffield United vs Luton on Boxing Day, the 42-year-old firefighter’s journey from…
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The historic appointment of Atiba T. Edwards as the first Black CEO of the Brooklyn Children’s Museum, marking a significant milestone in its 125-year history. Born in St. Vincent, Edwards brings a wealth of experience, having served as…
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The remarkable journey of Lorraine Hansberry, the first Black woman to have her production, “A Raisin in the Sun,” featured on Broadway in 1959. Born into a prominent activist family, Hansberry’s groundbreaking play portrayed the realistic lives of…
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Rochelle Ballantyne’s remarkable journey as a 26-year-old lawyer striving to become the first Black woman chess master in the U.S. Amidst challenges like racism and sexism, discover her passion, academic achievements, and relentless pursuit of breaking barriers.
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Dr. Carla Smith makes history as the first person of color appointed as CEO of The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center (The Center) in NYC. With over 25 years of experience, Smith, currently Deputy CEO at…
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Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant makes history as the first Black woman to host a wildlife show on broadcast television. Explore her journey from a childhood passion for nature to becoming the co-host of “Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom: Protecting…
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Lupita Nyong’o creates history as the first Black President of the Jury at the Berlin Film Festival, bringing her versatile talents to lead the selection of winners for the prestigious Golden Bear and Silver Bear awards.
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The journey of Rosalind Brewer, who made history as the first Black CEO of Walgreens in 2021. With a background in retail giants like Walmart and Starbucks, Brewer brought decades of consumer retail experience to the pharmacy chain
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The remarkable journey of William Fauntroy, Jr., the first Black civil engineer hired by NCTA (later WMATA). From his early life and military service with the Tuskegee Airmen to shaping Washington’s Metro subway system, Fauntroy’s career left a…
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The inspiring journey of Mary W. Jackson, who broke through segregation barriers to become NASA’s first Black female engineer in 1958. From her early life and education to pioneering aerospace research, Jackson’s story is one of resilience and…
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