Paulla McCarthy, a single Black mom from NYC, is the owner of YSS WaterWorks, a spring…
Category: HISTORY & FIRST ONE
She is the First Black Valedictorian at Her High School in 152 Years
O-novu Otitigbe Dangerfield, a senior at Albany High School in upstate New York, has made history…
The First Black-Owned Stationery Brand to be Sold at Target
Be Rooted, founded by entrepreneur Jasmin Foster, has launched its products at Target stores nationwide. It…
Acting Boston Mayor Kim Janey Becomes First Black Person To Lead The City
Taking the reins as Boston’s acting mayor, Kim Janey is more than just a seat warmer.…
Bronx Street Renamed After Hip Hop Icon Big Pun in His Honor
One of the greatest lyricists to ever do it is getting a special honor in his…
Amaya Jernigan Becomes West Virginia University’s First Black Woman Student Body President
Black scholars are displaying excellence in the realm of academia and making history in the process.…
Maia Chaka Makes NFL History As The First Black Female Referee
Maia Chaka made NFL history as the first Black woman to be named an official referee…