Sports

Have you heard of the man who broke the color barrier and became the first Black head coach in professional football? His name was Fritz Pollard.

Senator Sarah Anthony plays a big role in budgeting and balancing the state’s spending in the upper chamber.

Dr. Steven Williams was appointed the President of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, making him the first Black man in the position.

Republican Byron Donalds and Democrat Hakeem Jeffries are the first Black people in history to be nominated to lead their party in Congress.

Quatecia Wilson has worked with the Little Rock Fire Department for more than nine years.

Harvard University announced that Dr. Claudine Gay will serve as the  Ivy League institution’s 30th president.

Smith has helped her team to perfect their swing and pitches to tee with her winning formula.

Good News

Starr Andrews recently made history as the first Black U.S. figure skater to win the ISU Grand Prix medal.

Arika Carr was sworn as the first Black woman police chief of Fort Bend County, Texas.

Retired Black hockey hero Mike Grier is making monumental moves once again as the first Black General Manager in NHL history.

The chairwoman of Starbucks will soon be able to add "Denver Broncos co-owner" to her already impressive resume.