Tag: New Jersey National Guard
-
Brigadier General Yvonne Mays makes history as the first Black woman to lead the New Jersey National Guard, breaking barriers and inspiring future generations.
Recent Posts
- Soul Rep Theatre Honors the First Black Theater Troupe in the U.S. with Powerful Production of Richard III
- Robert “Buck” Shannon Takes the Helm as Peach County’s First Black Sheriff After 27 Years of Service
- Autherine Lucy, the First Black Student at the University of Alabama, Fought Expulsion and Racist Mobs—Decades Later, the School Honored Her Name
- Jackie Pettyjohn Retires After 40 Years as SEPTA’s First Female Train Engineer, Leaving Behind a Legacy of Dedication and Excellence
- Edward Greer, El Paso’s Retired Army Major General and Trailblazer as One of the First Black Generals, Passes Away at 100
