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Music Teacher Makes History As First Black Man To Become Colorado’s Teacher Of The Year

Music Teacher Makes History As First Black Man ...

He was honored at the state Capitol! Jimmy Lee Day II is a veteran educator with more than 13 years of experience, CBS News reports. Since 2017, he has worked...

Music Teacher Makes History As First Black Man ...

He was honored at the state Capitol! Jimmy Lee Day II is a veteran educator with more than 13 years of experience, CBS News reports. Since 2017, he has worked...

Meet The Owner Of The First Beauty Supply In New Paltz, New York

Meet The Owner Of The First Beauty Supply In Ne...

It took 40 years, but her dreams came true! This New Paltz, New York native just opened a shop near and dear to her heart, JBee Beauty Supply.  Meet Janice...

Meet The Owner Of The First Beauty Supply In Ne...

It took 40 years, but her dreams came true! This New Paltz, New York native just opened a shop near and dear to her heart, JBee Beauty Supply.  Meet Janice...

Meet Charlie Mitchell, The First Black Michelin-Starred Chef In New York City And The Second One In The Nation

Meet Charlie Mitchell, The First Black Michelin...

This executive chef made history as the only Black chef to receive a Michelin star in New York City, Black Enterprise reports. Charlie Mitchell is a Detroit native whose grandmother inspired...

Meet Charlie Mitchell, The First Black Michelin...

This executive chef made history as the only Black chef to receive a Michelin star in New York City, Black Enterprise reports. Charlie Mitchell is a Detroit native whose grandmother inspired...

6 Things You Should Know About Richard Henry Boyd, The Former Slave Who Founded The First Black Doll Company

6 Things You Should Know About Richard Henry Bo...

He believed that Black enterprise was the key to true freedom! According to RHBoyd.com, Dr. Richard Henry Boyd was a renowned clergyman who worked on providing business solutions to newly...

6 Things You Should Know About Richard Henry Bo...

He believed that Black enterprise was the key to true freedom! According to RHBoyd.com, Dr. Richard Henry Boyd was a renowned clergyman who worked on providing business solutions to newly...

Designer Ruth E. Carter Makes History As The First Black Woman To Win 2 Oscars

Designer Ruth E. Carter Makes History As The Fi...

She dedicated this award to her mother! Carter is no stranger to firsts, making history in 2019 as the first Black person and Black woman to win the Oscar for...

Designer Ruth E. Carter Makes History As The Fi...

She dedicated this award to her mother! Carter is no stranger to firsts, making history in 2019 as the first Black person and Black woman to win the Oscar for...

Meet Cathay Williams, The Real-Life Mulan Who Became The First Black Woman To Enlist In The Army By Posing As A Man

Meet Cathay Williams, The Real-Life Mulan Who B...

Sounds like Disney needs a sequel! Cathay Williams was born in Independence, Missouri, the daughter of a free father and an enslaved mother, the National Park Service (NPS) reports. As a...

Meet Cathay Williams, The Real-Life Mulan Who B...

Sounds like Disney needs a sequel! Cathay Williams was born in Independence, Missouri, the daughter of a free father and an enslaved mother, the National Park Service (NPS) reports. As a...