Dr. René Shingles: The First African American Woman Inducted Into The Athletic Trainers Hall Of Fame  Photo via: The Morning Sun The National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) recently inducted 30-year athletic training veteran,...
Queen Latifah Becomes The First To Partner With Essence Fund For Black Creators  Photo credit: Bravo/Getty Images Queen Latifah's production company, Flavor Unit Entertainment, has teamed up with Essence Ventures,...
Dee-Ann Kentish-Rogers Makes History As The First Black Woman To Win Miss Universe Great Britain Photo via: Dee-Ann Rogers Over the weekend, Dee-Ann Kentish-Rogers, from the British Overseas Territory of Anguilla, was crowned Miss Universe...
19-Year-Old Nigerian Designer Becomes Youngest To Present Collection At Men's NYFW Photo credit: Nicholas Hunt On July 11th Taofeek Abijako showcased his clothing brand’s latest collection, “Genesis,” at this...
West Point Appoints Its First Black Superintendent  Photo credit: U.S. Military Academy/AP Lt. Gen. Darryl A. Williams recently made history by becoming the first African-American...
National Hockey League Honors Its First Black Player With A Hall Of Fame Induction  Photo credit: K.C. Alfred This November, 82-year-old Willie O’Ree will be honored as the trailblazing first Black player...
