Author: Yaw Agbey
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Lewis Diondre, the CEO of Wave Rideshare, is on a mission to make it the first Black-owned tech company in the U.S. to go public, aiming for an IPO in the next couple of years and prioritizing safety,…
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Former White House staffer Gabe Amo makes history as the first Black person to represent Rhode Island in Congress, securing a decisive win in the state’s heavily Democratic First Congressional District.
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Howard University makes history as the first HBCU with an intercollegiate figure skating team, founded by students Maya James and Cheyenne Walker, aiming to break barriers in sports and foster inclusivity in the traditionally underrepresented realm of figure…
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Alena Analeigh Wicker, at just 13 years old, defies age norms as the youngest Black student ever accepted into medical school, having graduated high school at 12, and concurrently pursuing two undergraduate degrees while passionately advocating for underrepresented…
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Singer Tracy Chapman, breaking barriers, made history as the first Black woman to win a Country Music Association award, with her timeless hit “Fast Car” securing Song of the Year, 35 years after its debut, and thanks to…
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The Las Vegas Raiders have made NFL history by assembling the league’s first-ever all-Black leadership team, featuring Sandra Douglass Morgan as president, Antonio Pierce as interim head coach, and Champ Kelly as interim general manager
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Sports agent Nicole Lynn, in a groundbreaking achievement in early 2023, etched her name in history as the first Black woman agent to represent an NFL player in the Super Bowl. Her client, Jalen Hurts, the talented quarterback…
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At the remarkable age of 12, Anthaea-Grace Patricia Dennis etched her name in the annals of Canadian academic achievement, securing the title of the youngest Black girl to attain a Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Science from the University…
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The incredible journey of Robert Smalls, from a childhood in slavery to becoming the first Black U.S. Navy pilot.
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Breaking barriers and making history, Dr. Sarah Aba-Afari, the first Black female Divisional Police Commander in Ghana, has achieved a monumental feat by earning three Ph.D.s, setting an inspiring example of relentless self-education and dedication to community protection
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