Sports & Entertainment
First African-American Athlete to Win a Medal in the Olympic Games
In 1904, George Coleman Poage became the first African-American to ever win a medal…
Education & Politics
This Woman From Ghana Led the Biggest Slave Revolt in the West Indies
In 1718, the Danish had total control of the West Indies. They had completely colon…
History & Exploration
Five Black Teens Went Missing in 1978 and Where Never Seen Again — Here’s What Happened!
In 1978, on a summer day, five teenagers from Newark, New Jersey suddenly vanished.…
Business & Inventions
This Entrepreneur Borrowed $25 and Became the Richest Black Man in America in the 1950's
In 1929, Samuel B. Fuller borrowed $25 and used his car as collateral to buy soap p…
Music & Arts
Jazz Singer Billie Holiday Was Only 44-Years Old When She Died
Billie Holiday is one of the most famous jazz singers in history. However, her diff…
Health & Science
Meet the First Black Patient To Receive a Full Face Transplant
After a severe car crash in Los Angeles disfigured Robert Chelsea's body, surge…
Film & TV
Meet the First Black Actor to Win an Oscar
Sidney Poitier was an actor, film director, writer and American diplomat. Most nota…
Civil Rights
Malcolm X Murder Case Re-Investigated By DA's Office After Netflix Documentary Reveals New Evidence
Thanks to the findings of a powerful Netflix documentary, the Manhattan District At…
Writing & Publishing
The Author of “The Count of Monte Cristo” Was Black
The Count of Monte Cristo is a popular film that was produced in 1975 and again in…
Film & TV
14-Year Old Marsai Martin is the Youngest Black Executive Producer in Hollywood History
Marsai Martin is a teen actress and singer best known for playing the role of Diane…
Health & Science
Meet the First Black Woman to Win a Nobel Peace Prize
Wangari Muta Maathai, also known as "Tree Woman", was an activist and eco…
Public Service
Macon B. Allen Was the First African American to Become a Lawyer
Macon Bolling Allen was born free in 1816, and worked as a school teacher after learn…
