History & Exploration
The First Americans Were Black Indians of African Descent
Dr. David Imhotep, a respected historian and the first person in the world to hold …
Sports & Entertainment
Joe Gans Was the First African American to Become a World Boxing Champion
Joe Gans became the greatest Lightweight boxer of all-time in 1902 when he defeated…
Film & TV
The First Televised Interracial Kiss That Made History and Changed the Entertainment Industry
In November 1968, an episode of the popular science fiction series Star Trek aired…
Sports & Entertainment
Lisa Willis is the First Female Coach in New York Knicks’ History
Lisa Camille Willis is a retired athlete who in September 2019 officially became th…
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…
