Discover Sir William Arthur Lewis, the first Black Nobel laureate in Economics and Britain’s first Black professor, whose pioneering work continues to shape global economic policies.
Patrick Braxton becomes Newbern’s first Black mayor after a 3-year legal battle, marking a victory for voting rights and fair representation in small-town America.
Deborah Archer becomes the first Black woman president of the ACLU, set to lead the organization’s fight for racial equality and civil rights in America.
Warren Moon’s 2006 induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame marked a historic milestone for Black quarterbacks in the NFL. Learn about his journey and impact on the sport.
Rebeca Andrade, Simone Biles, and Jordan Chiles make Olympic history as the first Black women to sweep Floor Exercise medals at the 2024 Paris Games.
McKenzie Ariana Kerry makes history as the second Black Miss Iowa USA, using her platform to inspire and elevate Black women and local businesses.
Discover how Eamoni Collier’s Urban Garden Brewing became DC’s first Black woman-owned brewery, promoting diversity and sustainability in craft beer.