Category: Art
-
Meet Giselle Byrd The First Black Transwoman To Lead A Regional Theater Company In The United States
The groundbreaking achievement of Giselle Byrd, the first openly Black transgender woman appointed as the Executive Director of Boston’s The Theater Offensive. Explore her vast expertise in theater and film, her historic role in the Tribeca Chanel Filmmaker…
-
The trailblazing journey of Beverly Johnson, the first Black woman to grace the cover of Vogue in 1974. Discover her impact on the modeling industry, overcoming adversity, and the pressure of being a racial barrier breaker.
-
The remarkable journey of Alek Wek, the first Black model who defied conventional beauty standards. Explore her impact on the fashion industry, breaking barriers with her non-Caucasian features. Learn about Wek’s enduring legacy, humanitarian efforts, and her advocacy…
-
28-year-old Ghanaian artist Prince Gyasi becomes the inaugural Black photographer for the iconic Pirelli calendar. Explore his “Timelessness” theme, capturing diverse icons like Naomi Campbell and Amanda Gorman through an African lens.
-
The inspiring story of Diébédo Francis Kéré, the first Black architect to win the prestigious Pritzker Prize in its 43-year history. From a remote village in Burkina Faso to global acclaim, Kéré’s journey is marked by a commitment…
-
Discover how Virgil Abloh made history as the first Black Artistic Director at Louis Vuitton. Explore the shifting luxury landscape and the crossover between streetwear and high fashion. Learn about Abloh’s rise, his unique approach to design, and…
-
Delve into the historic moment as Sir David Adjaye becomes the first Black architect awarded the Royal Gold Medal by RIBA in May 2021. Explore his acclaimed designs, including the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and…
-
The inspiring legacy of Edward T. Welburn Jr., the first Black man hired to design cars at General Motors and its inaugural Global Design Chief. From his childhood fascination with cars to shaping the look of over 500…
-
Norma Merrick Sklarek made history as the first Black woman architect licensed in New York and California, while advocating diversity and mentoring minority students.
-
Shaneisha Dodson’s company Brilliant Girl has sold over 1,000 units of her groundbreaking Black superhero doll, Sugamama. Learn about her mission to bring representation to toys.
Recent Posts
- 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
- Carla Hayden Made History as the First Black Woman to Lead the Library of Congress and Her Legacy of Championing Diversity Lives On
- Alexis Herman Remembered as a Fearless Leader and First Black U.S. Labor Secretary Who Fought for Opportunity and Justice
