Category: News
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Abraham Peyton Skipwith, one of Richmond’s earliest Black homeowners, is honored with a rebuilt historic home that brings his powerful story back to life.
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Inaki Williams becomes Athletic Club’s first Black captain after 400 matches, leading the team into a new era of inclusion.
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Children in Cumbria are leading a heartfelt effort to honour John Kent, the UK’s first Black police officer, with a gravestone and local tributes celebrating his service and legacy.
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Madison Plummer is leading a new chapter in the NFL as the first Black woman to hold a full-time equipment role with the Los Angeles Rams, showing how talent and determination can change the game.
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The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum will honor Dusty Baker, Cito Gaston, Willie Randolph, and Jerry Manuel in its 2025 Hall of Game, marking 50 years since Frank Robinson became MLB’s first Black manager.
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Ben Jealous, the first Black executive director of the Sierra Club, has been ousted amid allegations of racism and wrongful termination. Supporters call it discriminatory, while union groups point to leadership concerns.
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Lisa Cook, the first Black woman on the Federal Reserve Board, faces resignation demands from Donald Trump over unproven mortgage fraud allegations.
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PBS honors Thurgood Marshall, the first Black U.S. Supreme Court Justice, in its new documentary Becoming Thurgood. The film explores his civil rights victories and enduring impact.
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Sharon Harmon, the first Black colonel in the Rhode Island National Guard, retires after 38 years of service, leaving a lasting legacy of leadership and community impact.
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Shedeur Sanders’ NFL debut drew 2.2 million viewers, making him the first player in 10 years to deliver NFL Network’s largest preseason audience.
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