Press Briefing Held By Principal Deputy Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre

Karine Jean-Pierre Makes Black History In The White…

Now-former Principal Deputy Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre has been promoted to White House Press Secretary and will take over in…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
05.06.22
MAX ROBINSON

The Historic Career Of Max Robinson: The First…

Pioneering journalist Max Robinson made history in the late 1970s after he became the first Black news anchor to co-host ABC…
by Shannon Dawson
05.04.22
Earl Lloyd Coaching Teammates

Barrier Breaking Basketball Legend Honored In Alexandria

Trailblazing basketball legend Earl Lloyd—the first Black player to compete in an NBA game—was recently honored by the city of…
by Brandee Sanders
04.10.22
Scientist testing medical sample in lab

Black Marine Sciences Scholar Makes History At UNC

Aliyah Griffith made history by becoming the first Black scholar to earn a graduate degree in marine sciences from the…
by Brandee Sanders
03.27.22
US-POLITICS-CONGRESS-RAINEY

Trailblazer Joseph H. Rainey Celebrated At U.S. Capitol

Joseph H. Rainey—the country’s first Black congressman—was recently honored at the U.S. Capitol.
by Brandee Sanders
02.23.22
70th Emmy Awards - Arrivals

Tracy Morgan To Receive Historic Entertainment Honor

Tracy Morgan will make history as the first Black person to receive the Friars Club Entertainment Icon Award.
by NewsOne Staff
02.20.22
Willie O'Ree Playing Hockey

Hockey Legend Willie O’Ree To Have Jersey Retired

The jersey retirement ceremony will take place on the anniversary of his NHL debut.
by Brandee Sanders
01.16.22
2021 U.S. Olympic Trials - Diving - Day 7

New Jersey Native Kristen Hayden Makes Diving History

New Jersey-bred diver Kristen Hayden recently became the first Black woman to win a U.S. national senior title.
by Brandee Sanders
12.19.21

Lee Elder, Golfer Who Broke Color Barrier, Dies

In 1975, Elder played at the Masters, becoming the first Black player to play at round at the famed tournament…
by Brandon Caldwell
11.30.21
Dr. Marcus Jones

Northwestern State University Welcomes First Black President

After receiving his undergraduate from Northwestern State University and then going on to serve 23 years in various roles as…
by Keenan "HIGz" Higgins
11.11.21
NFL: JAN 03 Packers at Bears

NFL’s First Black Lineman Receives Posthumous Honor

Duke Slater—the National Football League’s first Black lineman—was posthumously inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
by Brandee Sanders
10.04.21
New York City Scenics

Black Orchestra To Make History At Carnegie Hall

The Gateways Music Festival Orchestra is slated to make history as the first all-Black classical symphony orchestra to perform at…
by Brandee Sanders
08.30.21
Rosa Franklin

Washington State’s 1st Black Woman Senator Honored

A Washington park has been renamed to honor Rosa Franklin; the state’s first Black woman senator.
by NewsOne Staff
10.03.21
Baton Rouge Louisiana sign for Louisiana State University LSU, Southern life

William Tate IV Becomes LSU's First Black President

William Tate IV has been appointed to become Louisiana State University’s president; making him the first Black person to assume…
by Brandee Sanders
10.03.21
Art Institute of Chicago

Denise Gardner Makes Art Institute Of Chicago History

For the first time in its 142-year history, The Art Institute of Chicago has a Black woman board chair.
by Brandee Sanders
08.26.21
Duke University Campus

Duke U Renames Building After Wilhelmina Reuben-Cooke

For the first time in its 182-year history, Duke University has named a campus building after a trailblazing Black woman.
by NewsOne Staff
10.04.21
New York Continues To Struggle With Coronavirus Spread As Parts Of U.S. Look To Reopen

Black Aviator Madeline Swegle Makes U.S. Navy History

Aviator Madeline Swegle made history as the U.S. Navy’s first Black woman tactical air pilot.
by NewsOne Staff
10.01.21
Virginia, Colonial Williamsburg, College of William and Mary, historic campus walkway with students

America’s Oldest Law School Appoints First Black Dean

A. Benjamin Spencer is the first Black dean in William & Mary Law School’s 241-year history.
by NewsOne Staff
09.30.21
Ohio State v Purdue

Black Graduate Makes History At Purdue University

Amber Johnson recently became the first Black woman to earn a doctorate in computer science at Purdue University.
by NewsOne Staff
03.29.20
Higher Learning

Yale University Elects First Black Student Body President

Maryland native Kahlil Greene has made history by becoming Yale University’s first Black student president.
by NewsOne Staff
03.28.20