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.
03.28.20
Female African American Soldier Series: Saluting

Black Woman Hits Milestone In U.S. Army

Janina Simmons is the first Black woman to graduate from U.S. Army Ranger School.
03.28.20
CAMLS, University of South Florida, Tampa

Black Student Makes History At USF

20-year-old Britney Deas has made history by becoming the University of South Florida’s first Black woman student body president.
03.28.20
Georgia National Guard

Georgia Native Lt. Andrea Lewis Makes Aviation History

Georgia native Lt. Andrea Lewis has made history by becoming the first Black woman pilot in the Georgia National Air…
03.27.20
'Wicked' Celebrates 10th Anniversary On Broadway - Curtain Call

Actress Brittney Johnson Makes Broadway History

Actress Brittney Johnson recently made history as the first Black woman to take on the role of Glinda in the…
03.27.20
Black woman standing on one leg holding foot

Black Ballerina Makes History

Whitney Huell made history by becoming the first Black ballerina to take on the lead role in the Kansas City…
12.09.18
2018 Hockey Hall Of Fame Induction - Press Conference

First Black NHL Player Receives Overdue Honor

Willie O'Ree—the first Black player in the National Hockey League—will be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame on Monday.
11.11.18