Author: Ebenezer Agbey Quist
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The historic victory of Reggie Burgess, the first Black mayor of North Charleston, South Carolina. Explore his deep local roots, bipartisan support, and commitment to addressing public safety, economic mobility, and housing affordability.
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The historic appointment of Mohamed Kande as the next PwC global chair, making him the first African American to lead one of the prestigious Big Four firms.
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The remarkable journey of Arlo Washington, the visionary entrepreneur who, at a young age, founded Arkansas’ first Black-owned bank, the People Trust Community Federal Credit Union.
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The inspiring story of Desiree Robinson, an 85-year-old entrepreneur and pitmaster at Cozy Corner in Memphis, Tennessee. Inducted into the Barbecue Hall of Fame in 2020, she carries on the legacy of her late husband and continues to…
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Alecia Washington makes history as the first Black valedictorian in the 100-year legacy of R.J. Reynolds High School. Learn about the profound impact of her achievement, the historical context, and her mission to uplift marginalized youth.
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Discover the extraordinary journey of 12-year-old Anthaea-Grace Patricia Dennis, the youngest person to graduate from a Canadian university. From conquering college at age 9 in the biomedical science program at the University of Ottawa to publishing a scientific…
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The inspirational journey of Amie Fornah Sankoh, the first deaf Black woman to achieve a STEM PhD in the U.S. From overcoming childhood hardships in Sierra Leone to groundbreaking research on plant-pathogen interactions at the University of Tennessee,…
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Explore the inspiring journey of Divine Nwafor, the first Black student to graduate with a double degree from West Virginia University. From Lagos to the U.S., Divine’s story unfolds as a first-generation college graduate, pioneering physician, and neurosurgery…
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Discover the inspiring journey of Alonzo Herndon, a former slave turned millionaire businessman and Atlanta’s first African-American millionaire.
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Explore the groundbreaking journey of Sati Smith, the newly appointed CEO of Diversified Members Credit Union (DMCU) and the first African American woman to hold this prestigious position.
Recent Posts
- Vermontville Honors First Black Farming Family with Renaming of Murry Hill, Celebrating a Legacy of Landownership and Community Impact
- Milton C. Alford Helped Integrate Houston’s Fire Department in 1955 as One of Its First Black Firefighters
- Shola Lynch’s Documentary Celebrates Hollywood’s First Black Women in Leading Roles
- Pope Leo XIV’s Creole Roots and 19th-Century Census Records Spotlight Him as Catholic Church’s First Black Pontiff
- Premier League’s First Black Referee Uriah Rennie Steps Into New Role as Chancellor of Sheffield Hallam University
