The journey of Carl Roaches Jr. and Miguel Rodriguez as they establish Houston’s first Black-owned brewery, For The Culture Brewing. From a homebrewing hobby to overcoming obstacles in securing a physical brewery space, the founders share their story.
The historic achievement of Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin, who has made NFL history with an unparalleled streak of 17 consecutive non-losing seasons since 2007. In this article, witness how Tomlin’s coaching prowess and leadership have propelled…
The remarkable story of Ambassador Abba Ahmed Zoru, the first Black African to broadcast on BBC London. From his early education in Maiduguri to pioneering roles in Nigerian broadcasting, Zoru’s career was marked by groundbreaking achievements. Serving as…
Learn about Dr. Brian Williams, a trauma surgeon and veteran running for Congress in Texas’s 32nd district in 2024. If elected, he would make history as the first Black medical doctor with full voting power on Capitol Hill.
The historic day in 1892 when Biddle College (now Johnson C. Smith University) and Livingstone College played the first Black college intercollegiate football game. Battling wintry conditions and funding challenges, these pioneering teams engaged in a hard-fought contest…
The journey of Johnny Ford, the trailblazer elected as Tuskegee, Alabama’s first Black mayor in the historic 1972 election. Overcoming voter suppression, Ford served eight nonconsecutive terms, co-founded the National Black Mayors conference, and became a vocal advocate…
The extraordinary journey of Cynthia Shange, the first Black woman to represent South Africa at the Miss World pageant in 1972 during the apartheid era. From breaking barriers in beauty pageants to becoming a pioneering actress in South…
The inspiring journey of Da’Vion Tatum, the groundbreaking first Black male valedictorian at Westfield High School in Houston, Texas. With over $700,000 in scholarships, Tatum achieved acceptance into 11 top universities, ultimately choosing Harvard for dual concentrations in…