Whitney Breaux, from first Black Miss Teen Louisiana to global marketing leader at Eli Lilly, champions breast cancer awareness through her Day 18 Campaign while breaking barriers in corporate America.
Discover Paul Robeson’s groundbreaking career as the first Black Othello on Broadway and his fight for civil rights through newly released recordings and a fresh historical perspective.
Spokane honors Jim Chase, Washington’s first Black mayor, with a portrait unveiling. Learn about his journey from Texas to political trailblazer and youth advocate.
Mati Diop makes history as the first black female filmmaker to premiere at Cannes with ‘Atlantique’, winning the Grand Prix and paving the way for diverse voices in cinema.
Discover how Charity Adams Earley, the first Black woman to command American troops overseas, led an all-female battalion to solve a critical mail backlog during WWII, breaking barriers and inspiring generations.
Maram Makura, born in Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe, makes history as Rushmoor’s first black African female mayor, pledging to champion diversity and inclusion in UK local politics.
Mellody Hobson, co-CEO of Ariel Investments, launches Ariel Alternatives with a $1.45 billion fund to scale minority-owned businesses and close the racial wealth gap.
Dr. Gloria Agyeiwaa Antwi Botchway has made history. She is now the first woman to earn a PhD in Mathematics from the University of Ghana. This achievement marks a significant milestone in the field of mathematics and women’s…
Lyman Dawkins III makes history as Gaffney’s first Black mayor after winning the runoff election. The school principal and county council member aims to focus on city growth and development.