Tag: Kentucky
-
Louisville to honor Alberta Odell Jones, Kentucky’s first Black female attorney, with the city’s first life-size statue of a Black woman. Learn about her pioneering legacy and the push for representation in public art.
-
The groundbreaking story of Sean and Tia Edwards, the first African-Americans to distill bourbon in Kentucky. Explore their journey as married entrepreneurs, their luxury bourbon brand Fresh, and how they’re redefining tradition with inclusive innovation in the iconic…
Recent Posts
- Kenneth Gibson, Newark’s First Black Mayor, Who Redefined Leadership in Major Northeastern Cities and Influenced Civil Rights Movement
- How Bryant Gumbel Redefined Morning TV as the First Black Host of a Network Morning Show, Paving the Way for Future Journalists
- Colin Allred Aims to Become Texas’ First Black Senator, Challenging Ted Cruz in a High-Stakes Race for Congressional Control
- Tulsa’s Pivotal Moment: Monroe Nichols Poised to Become the City’s First Black Mayor, Transforming Legacy and Community Equity
- Marion Spann Becomes Houston’s First Black Woman Fire Marshal, Pioneering Leadership in Fire Safety and Community Service
