Category: History
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The Cheyney University women’s basketball team of 1982 made history as the first and only Historically Black College and University (HBCU) to reach an NCAA Division 1 national championship game. Coached by the legendary C. Vivian Stringer, their…
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The forgotten legacy of George Washington Welcome, the brave man who, in 1882, became the publisher and editor of West Virginia’s first Black newspaper, the Wheeling Times.
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George Taliaferro made history in 1949 as the first Black player drafted into the NFL by the Chicago Bears, breaking racial barriers and inspiring future generations.
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The groundbreaking legacy of WERD, the pioneering Black-owned radio station founded by Jesse B. Blayton. Explore how WERD shattered barriers, amplified Black voices, and played a vital role in the civil rights movement.
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Discover how pub landlord John London made history as Britain’s first known black voter in 1749, defending his rights against racial challenges in Westminster.
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Washington D.C. honors artist Alma Thomas, the first to earn a fine arts degree from Howard University in 1924, with a street renaming near her longtime studio.
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Discover how DeHart Hubbard, Cincinnati native, made Olympic history 100 years ago as one of the first Black gold medalists in the 1924 Paris long jump.
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Ernie Davis made history as the first Black player to win the Heisman Trophy in 1961, marking a major milestone in college football and sports history. His legacy continues to inspire athletes today.
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Learn about Sista Hadie Goldson, the first Black Belizean woman attorney in 1965, and her contributions to Belizean society. Explore her journey and legacy as a prominent figure in Belizean history.
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Meet Ronald Yancey, the trailblazer who made history as Georgia Tech’s first Black graduate in 1965. Despite facing rejection and discrimination, his perseverance paved the way for future generations. Learn about his journey and legacy.
Recent Posts
- The Story of Cheyney University Women’s Basketball Team That Made History in 1982 as the First and Only HBCU to Ever Appear in a NCAA Division 1 National Championship Game
- Jean Augustine: The First Black Canadian Woman in Parliament Who Championed Black History Month in 1995
- Meet George Washington Welcome The Brave Man Who Was The Publisher And Editor of West Virginia’s First Black Newspaper In 1882
- How George Taliaferro Made History in 1949 as the First Black Player Drafted into the NFL by the Chicago Bears
- The Story Of WERD The First Black-Owned Radio Station Founded In 1949 By J.B. Blayton
