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Baltimore Renames City’s Department Of Health In Honor Of First Black Health Commissioner

Baltimore Renames City’s Department Of Health I...

He was committed to expanding mental health services in Black communities! Dr. Maxie Collier was a psychiatrist who earned his degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine in...

Baltimore Renames City’s Department Of Health I...

He was committed to expanding mental health services in Black communities! Dr. Maxie Collier was a psychiatrist who earned his degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine in...

Dr. Anita Thomas Makes History As The First Black Woman President In North Central College’s 162-Year-History

Dr. Anita Thomas Makes History As The First Bla...

She’s a champion for racial and social justice! Dr. Anita Thomas is a native of Louisville, Kentucky who holds a master’s in community counseling and doctorate in counseling psychology from...

Dr. Anita Thomas Makes History As The First Bla...

She’s a champion for racial and social justice! Dr. Anita Thomas is a native of Louisville, Kentucky who holds a master’s in community counseling and doctorate in counseling psychology from...

HBCU President Launches First Black-Owned Footwear Factory In The U.S.

HBCU President Launches First Black-Owned Footw...

He’s hoping to create more diversity and inclusion in the shoe business! Dr. D’Wayne Edwards is a veteran shoe designer, getting his start in an entry-level position with LA Gear when...

HBCU President Launches First Black-Owned Footw...

He’s hoping to create more diversity and inclusion in the shoe business! Dr. D’Wayne Edwards is a veteran shoe designer, getting his start in an entry-level position with LA Gear when...

FAMU Alum Makes History As Vanderbilt’s First Black Woman Neurosurgeon Resident

FAMU Alum Makes History As Vanderbilt’s First B...

She’s the first in the University’s 148-year-history! Dr. Tamia Potter is a Florida native and graduate of the illustrious Florida A&M University, Yahoo News reports. She majored in chemistry at...

FAMU Alum Makes History As Vanderbilt’s First B...

She’s the first in the University’s 148-year-history! Dr. Tamia Potter is a Florida native and graduate of the illustrious Florida A&M University, Yahoo News reports. She majored in chemistry at...

Howard University Is the First HBCU to Win a Pentagon Contract and It's Worth $90M

Howard University Is the First HBCU to Win a Pe...

Will the real HU please stand up? Howard University was just awarded a $90 million-dollar military contract, TheGrio reports.    The U.S. Air Force and Department of Defense will be funding a...

Howard University Is the First HBCU to Win a Pe...

Will the real HU please stand up? Howard University was just awarded a $90 million-dollar military contract, TheGrio reports.    The U.S. Air Force and Department of Defense will be funding a...

Meet The Owner Of The First Black-Owned Woman-Operated Barbershop In Omaha Nebraska

Meet The Owner Of The First Black-Owned Woman-O...

It can’t be Women's History Month without some Black girl magic! Shannon “Boo” Jackson is an Omaha native that is well known in her town for giving back. After securing...

Meet The Owner Of The First Black-Owned Woman-O...

It can’t be Women's History Month without some Black girl magic! Shannon “Boo” Jackson is an Omaha native that is well known in her town for giving back. After securing...