Category: Featured
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Sybil Morial, civil rights activist and wife of New Orleans’ first Black mayor, dies at 91. Her life of activism and education left an indelible mark on the city’s history.
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Bishop Joseph Howze, the first openly Black U.S. diocesan ordinary, to be honored with a plaque in Biloxi for his groundbreaking leadership and community impact.
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Roland Butcher, the first Black cricketer to play for England, receives the Freedom of the City of London, honoring his pioneering career and contributions to sports diversity.
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Transport for Wales celebrates a historic milestone as two employees, Jamilla Fletcher and Danielle Adams, become the company’s first all-Black, all-female train crew. This achievement highlights the railway’s commitment to diversity and inclusion, inspiring others to join the…
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Lt. Gen. Arthur J. Gregg, the first African American Army officer to reach the rank of lieutenant general, passed away at 96. Months before his death, Fort Lee in Virginia was renamed Fort Gregg-Adams in his honor.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Springfield, Massachusetts, is set to honor its trailblazing first African American firefighter, Leonard Corbin. The city will hold its annual bell tolling and wreath laying ceremony at the Leonard Corbin Memorial. This event celebrates Corbin’s legacy and his…
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Mark Gwyn, Tennessee’s first Black TBI Director, passed away at 61. Learn about his transformative impact on law enforcement and lasting legacy.
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