Wilberforce Mfum, Ghana’s first AFCON goalscorer and football icon, has passed away at 88. Learn about his remarkable life and legacy.
Discover the inspiring story of Milton C. Alford, a pioneering Black firefighter who helped integrate the Houston Fire Department in 1955, breaking racial barriers with courage and dedication.
Lewis Hamilton used his 2024 Met Gala outfit to honor John Ystumllyn, one of Britain’s first Black gardeners, with a powerful tribute in custom Burberry.
Jackie Ormes was the first Black woman cartoonist whose nationally published work inspired and empowered through characters like Torchy Brown and Patty-Jo.
Chuck Cooper was the first Black player drafted into the NBA in 1950 by the Boston Celtics, paving the way for generations of athletes.