Author: Ebenezer Agbey Quist
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Doug Melville honors the legacy of his family’s military history, sharing the inspiring stories of America’s first Black generals, Benjamin O. Davis Sr. and Jr., and their profound impact on the U.S. military and national security.
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Brigadier General Yvonne Mays makes history as the first Black woman to lead the New Jersey National Guard, breaking barriers and inspiring future generations.
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Jacqueline Bailey-Davis, Norristown’s first Black female police chief, placed on administrative leave after leading the department for 11 months. What’s next for the department?
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Shayla Favor makes history as the first Black woman elected Franklin County prosecutor, bringing a vision of justice, accountability, and community healing.
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Explore Len Johnson’s legacy as a boxing legend and civil rights advocate, soon to be honored as Manchester’s first Black statue.
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Discover Alicia Graf Mack’s inspiring journey from childhood dance dreams to becoming Juilliard’s first Black Dance Director, overcoming significant challenges.
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Discover how Maj. Gen. Marcia Anderson, the first Black woman to become a U.S. Army major general, serves as the USS Beloit sponsor, honoring Wisconsin’s legacy.
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Timothy Lewis, SIUE’s first Black tenured professor in Political Science, leads efforts to expand the Black Studies Program.
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Discover the James Wilson Kilby African American Museum in Warren County, honoring the legacy of civil rights activist James Wilson Kilby.
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Learn how Alabama’s first Black congresswoman, Terri Sewell, honors civil rights heroes through historic Congressional actions.
Recent Posts
- Wilmington Honors Dr. Velma Scantlebury-White, the Nation’s First Black Female Transplant Surgeon, for a Trailblazing Career in Medicine
- David Blackwell Paved the Way as the First Black Scholar in the National Academy of Sciences, Revolutionizing Game Theory and Statistics
- How Thomas Jennings Pioneered Dry Cleaning and Became the First Black American to Secure a U.S. Patent
- Vivica A. Fox Blazed a Trail as Hollywood’s First Black Female U.S. President in a Live-Action Film—A Milestone That Still Inspires!
- Edward McKnight Brawley, the First Black Graduate of Bucknell, Opened Doors for Generations of Black Scholars 150 Years Ago
