Category: Featured
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Madam C.J. Walker and Ida B. Wells paved the way for Black entrepreneurs and journalists. Their legacy continues to inspire young Black leaders today.
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Captain Virginia Ferguson, Florida’s first Black woman USCG-licensed captain, passes away at 83. Read about her trailblazing career at Silver Springs.
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Maxine Duffus, South Yorkshire’s first Black woman bus driver, receives a blue plaque for her trailblazing career. Discover her inspiring story and legacy.
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Jennifer Jones shares her groundbreaking journey as the first Black Rockette in her inspiring memoir “Becoming Spectacular,” revealing a life dedicated to dance and breaking barriers.
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Beaufort, SC, is building a memorial for the 1st South Carolina Volunteers—the first Black regiment to fight for the Union. Discover their forgotten heroism.
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Freddie Stowers, the first Black WWI Medal of Honor recipient, overcame decades of erasure to be honored. His bravery and recognition tell a story of justice restored.
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Maryland’s first Black governor, Wes Moore, will inspire Lincoln University’s Class of 2025 as commencement speaker. Learn why his address matters.
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Kentucky’s first Black Fish and Wildlife Commissioner, Jerry Ferrell, faces removal as Senate Bill 245 threatens his reappointment. Governor Beshear vetoed the bill, but GOP lawmakers may override it.
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Opelousas honors Carolyn Baker-Marzette, the first Black woman in the city’s police force, for her trailblazing career and lasting impact on the community.
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Dallas honors its first Black police officer, William McDuff, 128 years after his tragic murder. Learn about his legacy and the new memorial dedicated to him.
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