Category: History
-
Discover Una Marson, the pioneering Jamaican writer who became the BBC’s first Black female employee and transformed radio with “Caribbean Voices” while fighting for racial equality and women’s rights.
-
Barbara Jordan, the first Black woman in the Texas Senate and first Black Texan in Congress, reshaped American politics with her powerful voice and civil rights leadership.
-
Discover how Claudia H. Hampton, the first Black woman trustee in CSU, transformed education and expanded access for future generations.
-
C.B. Claiborne, Duke’s first Black basketball player, fought for civil rights and transformed the university. A new documentary tells his powerful story.
-
Discover how Elizabeth Catlett, the first Black woman to earn an MFA from the University of Iowa, used art to celebrate Black women’s strength and resilience.
-
Humberto José Alves redefined leadership as UFMG’s first Black medical school director, championing diversity and inclusion in Brazilian academia.
-
Vanessa Williams made history as the first Black Miss America in 1983. Despite controversy, she built a legendary career in music, film, and theater.
-
Discover how Johnson Products made history as the first Black-owned company on the stock exchange, fueled by Afro Sheen’s success and a groundbreaking partnership with Soul Train.
-
The Black Ownership in Sports Symposium returns to Atlanta, giving Black professionals a game-changing playbook to break into sports ownership.
-
Discover the inspiring story of Ruby Cora Webster, SCSU’s first Black graduate, who overcame racial barriers to earn her degree in 1909 and left a lasting legacy in education.
Recent Posts
- Willow Newell Wins Miss Wisconsin 2025, Becomes First Black Woman to Hold the State Crown
- Cleopatra Callaway, Ector County’s First Black Treasurer, Honors Her Family’s Legacy Through Public Service
- 12 Windrush Men Build UK’s First Black Housing Association, Leaving a Legacy of Self-Determination
- Deandre Ridgel Opens Utah’s First Black-Owned Brewery with a Bold Mix of Culture, Community, and Craft
- Leandre Hayes Overcomes Addiction and Devastating Injury to Become Kentucky’s First Black Pro Skateboarder
