Category: Science
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The groundbreaking story of Premier Health Urgent Care, the first Black-owned urgent care center in Chicago’s South Side. Led by an impressive team of African American medical professionals, including former Chicago Bears player Gregory Primus, Premier Health aims…
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The inspiring journey of Major Mandisa Mfeka, the first Black South African female fighter pilot. From a small town to the history books, Mfeka’s trailblazing career showcases tenacious drive and determination.
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The groundbreaking story of Paris McGowan, a 25-year-old St. Louis native who defied expectations to become Harley-Davidson’s first Black female technician. From her family’s motorcycle legacy to overcoming challenges in a male-dominated industry, McGowan’s journey inspires empowerment and…
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The inspiring journey of Captain Barrington Irving, the youngest pilot to solo-fly around the world, as he pioneers the Barrington Irving Technical Training School (BITTS) in Miami. Uncover the story of BITTS, offering tuition-free aviation education to uplift…
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The inspiring story of Elmer Lucille Allen, the 92-year-old honored as the first Black chemist at Brown-Forman Distillery. Recognized by the Black Bourbon Society, Allen’s journey from a Louisville native to a trailblazing figure in bourbon is celebrated.
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The inspiring story of Diébédo Francis Kéré, the first Black architect to win the prestigious Pritzker Prize in its 43-year history. From a remote village in Burkina Faso to global acclaim, Kéré’s journey is marked by a commitment…
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The remarkable journey of William Fauntroy, Jr., the first Black civil engineer hired by NCTA (later WMATA). From his early life and military service with the Tuskegee Airmen to shaping Washington’s Metro subway system, Fauntroy’s career left a…
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The inspiring journey of Mary W. Jackson, who broke through segregation barriers to become NASA’s first Black female engineer in 1958. From her early life and education to pioneering aerospace research, Jackson’s story is one of resilience and…
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Witness the historic moment on May 26th, 2023, as retired Navy Captain Timika Lindsay and her daughter Elise become the first Black mother-daughter graduates of the US Naval Academy in its 177 years. Explore Timika’s 30-year Naval career…
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Explore the historic opening of Virginia’s first Black-owned birthing center, Gather Grounded Midwifery, led by fourth-generation midwife Racha Tahani Lawler-Queen.
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