Food & Beverages
The Potato Chip Was Invented by a Black Man Named George Crum
There are a few stories about the invention of the potato chip, but the most reliab…
Sports & Entertainment
Black Woman Makes Olympic History as the First to Be on the USA Triathlon Board of Directors
In October 2019, USA Triathlon, part of the United States Olympic Committee, made h…
History & Exploration
Black People Founded the City of Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California has a lot more Black history than most people realize. The …
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…
