Sports & Entertainment
The First African American to Become the Fastest Man in the World
In the 1890s, Major Taylor was a young Black man who wanted to compete in cycling -…
History & Exploration
The History of Afro-Mexicans -- A Population of 14 Million That Can't Be Ignored
Afro-Mexicans have deep cultural roots in Mexico, but have been overlooked for cent…
Health & Science
Meet the First Ever Black Woman to be President of the American Medical Association
In June 2019, Patrice A. Harris, M.D., M.A., a psychiatrist from Atlanta, was sworn…
Education & Politics
Steven Reed Makes History as the First Black Mayor of Montgomery, Alabama in 200 Years
In November 2019, Steven Reed was sworn in as the new mayor of Montgomery, Alabama,…
Education & Politics
Mary Jane Patterson Was the First Black Woman to Graduate From College in the U.S.
Born into slavery in 1840, Mary Jane Patterson was a pioneer in education and was t…
Sports & Entertainment
Jamie Foxx Makes History as the First Ever Black Lead in a Pixar Movie
A new animated film called Soul starring Jamie Foxx will be Pixar's first ever…
Sports & Entertainment
Before Making History in Baseball, Jackie Robinson Was Also a Talented Football and Track Star
Jackie Robinson is best known as the first player to break the color barrier in bas…
Health & Science
Black Surgeon Successfully Performs First Ever Transplant Surgery to Cure Deafness
A pioneering surgical procedure using 3D-printed middle ear bones, developed by Profe…
Music & Arts
This Choreographer Taught the Temptations and Other Motown Acts How to Dance
The Temptations is one of the most successful and important groups of Motown Record…
Education & Politics
Meet Ralph C. Bunche, the First African American to Win the Nobel Peace Prize
Ralph C. Bunche helped end a war, and was recognized for his efforts when he was aw…
