Category: Featured
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Brett Johnson is creating the first global Black-owned ultra-luxury fashion house by redefining luxury with cultural pride and legacy.
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Dr. Sherry Turner becomes the first Black president of Hartford International University, bringing years of leadership, ministry, and academic experience to her new role.
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Dr. Mae Jemison, the first Black woman in space, corrected a CBS anchor on live TV for saying “mankind” during a talk about Blue Origin’s all-women spaceflight.
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Jamie Roberts, co-owner of Harlem’s first Black-owned comedy club, will host PitchBLACK Awards 2025. The event offers $230K in film and tech grants.
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North Carolina’s first Black-owned children’s bookstore, Liberation Station, opens in Raleigh as a family-run haven for young readers and a celebration of Black stories.
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Tamron Hall became the first Black woman to co-host the “Today Show,” inspiring a new standard for representation in mainstream media. Learn about her journey, exit, and impact.
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Maddie Oliphant, crowned Miss Mississippi Teen USA 2025 after three tries, becomes the first Black teen to win and launches a reading initiative across the state.
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Zimbabwe becomes the first country to suspend tariffs on U.S. goods after Trump’s global tariff move, aiming to boost trade and improve relations under Mnangagwa’s leadership.
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Jewel McCoy’s appointment as Amite’s first Black Town Clerk is a significant moment in the city’s progress. Her work reflects dedication and community service.
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Lendrick Francois was re-elected as Amite’s first Black police chief with overwhelming support. His leadership sets a powerful example for future generations.
Recent Posts
- Brett Johnson Charts Bold Path as the First Black Designer Building a Global Ultra-Luxury Fashion House Rooted in Culture and Legacy
- Sherry Turner Named First Black President of Hartford International University, Poised to Lead Graduate Institution in Religion and Peace
- Sinomhlobo Ndlela Leads Rhodes Rowing Team to Victory as First Black Female Cox While Using Poetry and Teaching to Empower Others
- Mae Jemison, First Black Woman in Space, Calls Out CBS Anchor for Saying ‘Mankind’ During All-Women Spaceflight Discussion
- Harlem Comedy Club Co-Owner to Host PitchBLACK Awards, First Black-Owned Venue to Share Spotlight at Event Offering $230K in Grants
