Meet Simone Leigh, First African American Woman To Represent US At Venice Biennale
Simone Leigh has sculpted her way into the history books as the first African-American woman artist to be chosen to represent...
VIDEO: Highest-ranking African American Female in NYPD makes history
Chief Juanita Holmes is barreling through the NYPD’s glass ceiling. The Chief of Collaborative Policing is the highest-ranking African American female in...
Atlanta’s first African American Police Chief dies
George Napper Jr., a trailblazing lawman who became Atlanta’s first African American police chief and the first head of Georgia’s Department...
North Texan becomes 1st African American man to win Teacher of the Year Award
A Dallas ISD teacher was named 2021 Texas Teacher of the Year. Eric Hale, who teaches at David G. Burnet Elementary...
Doris Miller, First African American Enlisted Namesake Navy
Ship’s Mess Attendant Doris Miller was recognized as one of the first U.S. heroes of World War II, was the first...
VIDEO: Meet America’s First African American Female Combat Pilot
An Author, Inspirational Leadership Speaker, U.S Marine, and America’s first African American female combat pilot; Vernice Armour is truly an American...
Chattanooga State to honor late African American activist Claude Bond in virtual series
The late community activist and educator Claude Bond is being honored through a virtual series presented by Chattanooga State Community College’s...
Researchers Receive Grant to Study STEM Pathways for African American Males
Researchers at The Ohio State University, the University of South Florida and the National Academy Foundation have been awarded a nearly...
Michigan makes history with first building named after an African American woman
Michigan state leaders, including Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II, marked state history Monday, by unveiling the new...
Colin Kaepernick named second-most influential African American in 2020
Wolf Pack alum and UNR graduate Colin Kaepernick was named the second-most influential African American in 2020. According to The Root, which...