In a groundbreaking move, three Valencia fans received jail sentences for racially insulting Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior, marking the first conviction for racism in professional soccer in Spain.
Learn about Bessie Stringfield, the pioneering African American woman who made history as the first to ride solo across the United States on her motorcycle in 1930. Discover her remarkable journey, overcoming adversity, and lasting legacy as a…
Tthe remarkable story of the Montford Point Marines, the first African Americans in the U.S. Marine Corps, who broke down barriers and paved the way for integration in the military.
The remarkable story of Harold Franklin, the first Black student to attend Auburn University in 1964, who finally received his degree in 2020, 56 years later, overcoming racism and discrimination to pave the way for future generations of…
The journey of Johnny Ford, the trailblazer elected as Tuskegee, Alabama’s first Black mayor in the historic 1972 election. Overcoming voter suppression, Ford served eight nonconsecutive terms, co-founded the National Black Mayors conference, and became a vocal advocate…