Sports & Entertainment
Jennifer King, the First Black Woman to be a Full-Time NFL Coach
In Jan uary of 2021, the NFL went an entirely new and exciting direction with its sta…
Sports & Entertainment
Max Robinson, America’s First Black Television Network Anchor
In 1978, history was made as Max Robinson became the first black television anchor in …
Sports & Entertainment
Why Jim Brown is One of the Greatest NFL Players of All Time
There are m an y "greats" in the National Football League, but Jim Brown rem…
Music & Arts
Mary Alexander, the First Black Woman to Appear in Coca-Cola Advertisements
Born in Alabama, Mary Alexander is truly a trailblazer as well as a lovely example fo…
History & Exploration
Meet Hercules Posey, George Washington’s Unsung Black Chef
Carla Hall, Marcus Samuelsson, Robert W. Lee - These are the names of only three of Am…
Technology
Keven Stonewall, a Black Student From Chicago, Makes History With His Research on Colon Cancer
A young medical student by the name of Keven Stonewall has been making great strides i…
History & Exploration
Civil Rights Icon Ruby Bridges Continues Her Fight Against Racism in Schools
Ruby Bridges is famously known for being the first African-American child to desegrega…
Sports & Entertainment
Earlene Dennis Brown, the First African American Woman to Win an Olympic Shotput Medal
History was made time and time again with the accomplishments of Earlene Dennis Brown…
Film & TV
Cicely Tyson, an Unforgotten Advocate for Strong African-American Women on the Big Screen
Two-time Emmy winner Cicely Tyson achieved groundbreaking success through her many r…
Sports & Entertainment
Leroy “Satchel” Paige, The Oldest Rookie to Ever Play in Minor League Baseball
Born in Mobile, Alabama, Leroy Paige grew up to become a legend in the Negro Leagues…
