Tag: Wicked
-
Paul Tazewell, the first Black man to win an Oscar for costume design, will inspire UNCSA graduates with his 2025 commencement speech. Learn about his groundbreaking career and legacy.
-
Saycon Sengbloh made history as the first Black actress to play Elphaba on Broadway, breaking new ground in musical theater. Explore her inspiring career and empowering legacy.
-
How Brittney Johnson made history as the first Black woman to play Glinda in Wicked on Broadway. From joining the ensemble to becoming Glinda’s standby and finally taking over the role full-time, Johnson’s journey inspires the next generation…
Recent Posts
- Shirley C. Franklin Honored with Atlanta Street and Park for Transforming the City as Its First Black Woman Mayor
- Sgt. Joe Harris Defended America While Battling Racism as a Paratrooper in the Army’s First All-Black Battalion
- Steph Curry Becomes the First NBA Player With 3,000 Three-Pointers and Joins Michelle Obama to Launch a Healthier Sports Drink
- Una Marson Paved the Way as the First Black Woman at the BBC, Championing Caribbean Voices and Women’s Rights
- April Howard Leads Peach County as First Black Woman County Administrator After 16 Years in Local Government
