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…
Music & Arts
Billboard Magazine Used to Refer to R&B Songs as “Race Records”
In the beginning of the record industry's history, music was primarily marketed…
Sports & Entertainment
Meet the First African American to Become a Chess Grandmaster
Maurice Ashley is the first African American ever to be awarded the world title of …
