Education & Politics
More Than 40,000 Black Soldiers Were Killed in the Civil War
Due to the passing of the Emancipation Proclamation, Black men were allowed to serve…
History & Exploration
The History of Birthday Celebrations
Since ancient times, birthdates have been recorded as historical data. These dates h…
Education & Politics
Cathay Williams, the First Black Female in the U.S. Military, Pretended to Be a Man
In 1866, the U.S. military unknowingly enlisted their first Black female soldier dur…
Sports & Entertainment
The History of African American Females in Golf
Golf is a sport that, since its conception, has been made exclusive to only certain …
Sports & Entertainment
Willie O'Ree, the First Black Hockey Player to Play in the NHL
The NHL (National Hockey League) was founded in 1917 and is currently made up of 24 …
Sports & Entertainment
Alice Coachman, the First Black Woman to Win an Olympic Gold Medal
Alice Coachman was a trailblazer for Black women in the world of sports. In 1948, sh…
Sports & Entertainment
Stepin Fetchit, Hollywood's First Black Movie Star
It was the 1930s and film had grown to new heights. However, one of the peaks in fil…
Sports & Entertainment
Garrett Morris Was the First Black Cast Member on 'Saturday Night Live’
After premiering in 1975, Saturday Night Live grew exponentially to become one of T…
Health & Science
Rebecca Lee Crumpler, the First Black Woman in America to Become a Medical Doctor
Today, health workers have become some of the most important laborers around the wor…
Technology
Thomas L. Jennings Was the First African American to Ever Hold a Patent
In 1821, Thomas L. Jennings, an African American from New York City, became the firs…
