Tag: 305.896 (African American Studies)
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Meet Dr. Dawn Wright, the ocean scientist who became the first Black woman to dive to the ocean floor and the first Black person to explore Challenger Deep.
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Meet Dr. Odey Ukpo, the first Black leader of Los Angeles County’s Medical Examiner Office, who is promoting transparency in high-profile death investigations.
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Discover how John Reed became Killeen’s first Black radio broadcaster in 1970, shaping Central Texas media and inspiring future generations.
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Harvard scholar Marcyliena Morgan created the world’s first Hip-Hop Archive, proving that Black art and culture deserve a lasting place in academia.
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Alpha Phi Alpha opened the House of Alpha Leadership Institute in Ithaca, honoring its 1906 founding as the nation’s first Black fraternity and investing in future leaders.
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Anthony Ray Hinton will share his powerful story of resilience and justice at the Jeanette Jennings Lecture Series at the University of Mississippi, honoring the legacy of the school’s first Black faculty member.
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Ricky Lanier, the first Black scholarship football player at the University of North Carolina, is remembered for opening doors for future athletes and changing college football history.
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Rev. Darrell Goodwin makes history as the first openly Black queer man on Bloomfield Town Council and campaigns for a full term in the 2025 election.
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Bobby Cain, the first Black student to graduate from a formerly all-white public high school in Tennessee, has died at 85. His courage during school integration shaped civil rights history.
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Lora Hinton paved the way as LSU’s first Black football player, overcoming challenges, inspiring teammates, and leaving a legacy of inclusion.
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