Here’s Why You Should Know Alexander Thomas Augusta, The U.S. Army’s First Black Doctor Happy birthday, Dr. Augusta! The story of Dr. Alexander Thomas Augusta is quite remarkable. During a time where...
Meet Oscar Stanton De Priest, The First Black Person Elected To Congress In The 20th Century He was born on this day 152 years ago! Oscar Stanton De Priest was born March 9, 1871...
Everything You Never Learned About Phyllis Mae Dailey, The First Black Navy Nurse She made history 78 years ago today! Today, the numbers of Black women in the armed forces are...
4 Things You Should Know About Franco Harris, The First Black Football Player To Be Named Super Bowl MVP Today would have been his 73rd birthday! The death of Franco Harris is still one we’re processing, and...
Meet Mary Fields, The Enslaved Woman Who Became The First Black Woman Mail Carrier She was a Wild West legend! Everyday new stories are being uncovered about the unsung heroes and heroines,...
Here's Why We Should Talk More About Barbara Smith, Co-Founder Of The First Publishing Company For WOC She’s been a champion for Black women! There are a lot of publishing companies that have become household...
