All about Sarah Smith Tompkins Garnet, the first African American female principal in the New York Public Schools. Discover her remarkable journey from early teaching career to leadership at Public School Number 81 and her contributions to civil…
Mark Winston, the trailblazing new CEO of Prince George’s County public libraries, making history as the first Black leader in its 78-year legacy. Discover Winston’s impressive track record in library leadership and his commitment to advancing diversity, equity,…
The inspiring story of Rhudean Raye, Meriden’s first Black teacher, who has been granting scholarships to Meriden’s young students for decades.
All about Dr. Travis J. Bristol’s historic election as the first African-American Chair of the NBPTS Board of Directors. Explore his extensive experience in education, research, and policy, and his commitment to advancing teacher certification and diversity in…
Alicia Atkins becomes the first Black woman elected as chair of the Henrico School Board. Explore her journey from initial election to leadership roles, and learn how she advocates for education funding and support services.
The remarkable legacy of Elder Watson Diggs, the first Black graduate of Indiana University’s School of Education and co-founder of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity. Discover his journey of resilience and leadership, and learn how IU honors his pioneering…
The remarkable story of Harold Franklin, the first Black student to attend Auburn University in 1964, who finally received his degree in 2020, 56 years later, overcoming racism and discrimination to pave the way for future generations of…
The inspiring story of Dr. Uché Blackstock and her twin sister Dr. Oni Blackstock, the first Black mother-daughter legacies from Harvard Medical School. Learn how they followed in the footsteps of their pioneering mother, Dr. Dale Blackstock, breaking…