Keke PalmerĀ is set to make history–again. The actress, singer and talk show hostĀ will be the first black Cinderella on Broadway when she stars inĀ Rogers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella, beginningĀ September 9.Ā
In November, Georgia will make history. For the first time in the state and the nation, five black women will be on a statewide ballot.Ā
The NBPA (National Basketball Players Association) has elected Michele Roberts as its executive director. Roberts will becomeĀ the first woman to head a men’s professional athletic association in the US. Roberts was one of three people, and the only woman, who was a finalist for the executive director post. Roberts will take over a position […]
The NYPD officer who used a chokehold on Eric Garner minutes before his death has a history of alleged civil rights violations. Daniel Pantaleo has been suedĀ twice within the past two years.Ā
Laverne Cox has just made history. Cox has become the first transgender person to be nominated for an Emmy. Cox is up for the “Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series” for her work on the Netflix hit,Ā Orange is the New Black. The show received 12 nominations.
Alton Glass is a celebrated director, writer and producer. Now he can add history-maker to the list. At the 18th annual American Black Film Festival in New York City, Glass won awards for his heartfelt drama, “CRU” in all nominated categories.Ā
In December, it was announced that Michelle Howard would become the Navy’s first female to receive a fourth star ranking of full admiral. Howard’s ranking became official on Tuesday when she said goodbye to her position as Vice Admiral.Ā
A New York teen has made history by becoming the first black valedictorian in the history of her high school. Shanelle Davis, a senior at Benjamin Cardozo High School in Bayside, will be graduating at the top of her class.
Sissieretta Jones made history in 1892 when she became the first African-American female to sing at Carnegie Hall. 122 years later, the first openly transgender African-American performer will play at the venue on June 25.
Well ladies and gentlemen she’s done it again.Ā Orange is the New BlackĀ star LaVerne Cox has made history by becoming to first transgender person to appear on the cover of TIME magazine. The actress and activist also sat down with TIME’sĀ Katy SteinmetzĀ for an in-depth interview.
May 19th, 2014 would have been Malcom Xās 89th birthday. I went to Youtube to listen to some of his famous speeches and interviews. One speech in particular, he asked quite a few questions that would make one search deep within for the lack of self-love and question where did a thing such as […]
The St. Louis Rams made history on Saturday when they selected Michael Sam in this year’s NFL draft. The move makes Sam the NFL’s first openly-gay football player. But the NFL may not be the only entity impacted by the decision.
