Category: Featured
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Nancy Leftenant-Colon was the first Black woman to serve in the U.S. Army Nurse Corps, a pioneering figure in military history who dedicated her life to service, equality, and healthcare. She was also a leading advocate for the…
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Shanelle Booker becomes the first African-American woman to lead the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Georgia, making a powerful impact on federal law enforcement.
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Dr. Archie Wade, the first Black faculty member at the University of Alabama, passed away at 80. His groundbreaking contributions to education, sports, and the community will be remembered for generations.
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Explore Professor Sibusiso Bengu’s legacy as the first Black vice-chancellor of the University of Fort Hare, highlighting his contributions to transformative education and South Africa’s post-apartheid educational reforms.
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Dr. Ameca Thomas, the first Black woman superintendent of Laurens County 55, sues the district for racial discrimination and workplace bullying. Learn more about the case.
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Elijah Cummings, the first Black lawmaker to lie in state, is remembered for his tireless work advocating for youth leadership and racial justice in Baltimore and beyond.
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Hendrell Remus reflects on his legacy as Tennessee Democrats’ first Black chair while the party prepares for new leadership.
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Steven McCoy, the first Black deaf-blind journalist, advocates for accessibility in journalism and entertainment, inspiring millions worldwide.
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Barbara Mills KC becomes the first Black woman to lead the Bar Council, championing family justice, wellbeing for barristers, and diversity in the legal profession.
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Queen Tahj discusses designing the first Super Bowl logo, her roots in Black Masking culture, and inspiring future artists.
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