Meet 15-Year-Old Shyla Brown, the Number One Ranked African American Junior Golfer
She’s got her eye on the prize! Shyla Brown was just eight years old when she began playing golf, crediting her parents with sparking her interest in the sport, WFAA news reports. “Both of my parents played. You know, when you’re that young, you kind of take up what your parents are doing. I found […]
Remembering E. Franklin Frazier, The First Black President of the American Sociological Association
He was a trailblazer in the field of social sciences! E. Franklin Frazier was an esteemed sociologist who made groundbreaking contributions and paved the way for progress. Making history as the first Black president of the American Sociological Association (ASA), his achievements have left a lasting mark on the field. Today, we honor his legacy […]
Sigma Gamma Rho Becomes First D9 Sorority to Raise $1 Million for St. Jude Children’s Hospital
Just in time for the sorority’s 101-year anniversary! On November 12th, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Incorporated celebrated its 101st year anniversary of Founders Day. A time to honor more than a century of service, the sorority celebrated just a few weeks prior by making history as the first Divine Nine sorority to raise $1 million […]
City of Buffalo Celebrates the First Ever ‘Black Veterans Day’ in the U.S.
It also marked the 75th anniversary of the executive order to desegregate the U.S. military! This past week, local leaders in Buffalo, New York, gathered to celebrate the city’s first-ever “Black Veterans Day,” WGRZ 2 On Your Side news reports. The proclamation to declare November 7th Black Vets Day in the City of Buffalo was […]
Las Vegas Raiders Are Making History as Only NFL Team With Black President, Coach, & GM
It’s the holy trinity of football! The Raiders have experienced significant shifts over the last few years. The team was relocated from Oakland to Las Vegas, officially becoming the Las Vegas Raiders in 2020. Then with that shift came new leadership, Sandra Douglass Morgan making history last year as the first Black woman to ever […]
Cherelle Parker & Gabriel Amo Secure Historic Wins in 2023 Election for Philly & Rhode Island
They’re bringing change to their communities! Election night in America has brought another round of firsts and key wins for elected officials that will better serve Black communities nationwide. Kentucky voters came out in droves to oust Daniel Cameron, the Black Republican Attorney General who refused to try the officers who murdered Breonna Taylor. Yusef […]
Missy Elliott Thanks Mom Who Had Never Seen Her Perform in Emotional Rock Hall Speech
It was a special moment for the two! This past weekend, Missy Elliott made history as the first woman hip-hop artist to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The moment was a special one for the Virginia rapper, the induction coming on the heels of the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. During […]
10-Year-Old North West Lands Her Very First Solo Magazine Cover
She’s already iconic! 10-year-old North West inherited the spotlight from the womb. The daughter of two of this generation’s most famous celebrities, Kanye West and Kim Kardashian, she is rightfully sitting on a throne that’s hers for the taking. Recently, i-D unveiled its new cover featuring the “princess of pop culture.” It’s North’s very first […]
There’s a New President at Xbox, and She’s a Black Woman!
She’s the first Black woman President ever! Microsoft is entering a new era, recently naming Sarah Bond as the new President of Xbox, AfroTech reports. The role is historic, with Bond becoming the first Black woman to hold the title at Xbox and the first Black woman President of any major multinational gaming company. Bond […]
Pioneering Civil Rights Activists of Niagara Movement Explored in New Documentary
The history of one of the early American civil rights movements is being detailed in a documentary premiering soon on PBS. The Niagara Movement, named after a meeting initially planned for Buffalo but ultimately held in Fort Erie, Canada, was a pivotal moment in the fight for civil rights in America. This movement emerged as […]