Joy Woods makes history as the first Black actress to play Louise in Broadway’s Gypsy. Learn about her groundbreaking performance and the personal journey behind this iconic role.
Donald Trump replaces Carla Hayden, the nation’s first Black Librarian of Congress, with his personal lawyer Todd Blanche, raising questions over qualifications and political influence.
Boyd Cru Wines, Maryland’s first Black-owned family winery, opens a tasting room in Savage Mill, blending wine, local goods, and community pride.
Wilberforce Mfum, Ghana’s first AFCON goalscorer and football icon, has passed away at 88. Learn about his remarkable life and legacy.
Dr Louisa Dlamini makes history at the University of Pretoria as its first Black graduate in Radiation Oncology, opening new doors in South African medicine.
Duster follows Nina, the FBI’s first Black female agent, as she risks everything to take down a 1970s crime boss in this Max thriller.
Vermontville honors its first Black farming family by renaming Murry Hill, celebrating African American settlers’ lasting impact on the Adirondacks.
Discover the inspiring story of Milton C. Alford, a pioneering Black firefighter who helped integrate the Houston Fire Department in 1955, breaking racial barriers with courage and dedication.