Marian Croak & Patricia Bath Make History As The First Two Black Women Inducted Into The National Inventors Hall of Fame
They’re the first in the organization’s nearly 50-year history! Engineer Marian Croak and the late ophthalmologist Dr. Patricia Bath have made history as the first two Black women inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame (NIHF), NPR reports. It was created in 1973 to honor those who have made “great technological advances that make human, social and economic […]
Ohio Couple Adopts Two Sets Of Twin Siblings Who Were Separated In The Foster Care System
They’re just spreading the love! An Ohio couple adopted two sets of twin siblings who were stuck in the foster care system, Good Morning America (GMA) reports. Karen and Tobias Thompson met in high school, dated briefly, then went on to have separate marriages and children. When their marriages ended, the pair reconnected and got married in […]
At 39, He’s The First Black Head Football Coach At The University Of Southern California In Its 140+ Year History
He’s shifting the culture at USC! Donte Williams just made history as the University of Southern California’s (USC) first Black head football coach at the predominantly white institution in its 140+ year history. , USC Annenberg Media reports. The 39-year-old Williams is currently serving as interim head football coach after the firing of former coach Clay Helton. “I […]
She’s Made History As The First Black Woman To Be Promoted To Chief In The 70+ Year History Of The Virginia Air National Guard
We salute you! Chief Master Sergeant Lawanda Jackson made history as the first Black woman to be promoted to chief in the 70+ year history of the Virginia Air National Guard (VaANG), the Air National Guard reports. Jackson enrolled in the military in 1996, becoming the first member in her family to enlist in active duty with […]
Brooklyn Man Transforms Wasteland Into Community Garden, Distributing Over 10,000 Pounds Of Food
He’s taking care of his community! A Brooklyn man transformed a local wasteland into a community garden, distributing over 10,000 pounds of food, Upworthy reports. Kofi Thomas is a Brooklyn-based gardener who has been working in community green spaces since 2016. In 2017, an elder recommended a local area that could be used to build a garden, […]
Meet The Alabama Woman Spreading Little Known Black History To Her Community Through Coffee
She is waking everybody up with this coffee! When Catrice Hixon opened Melanin Cafe, she knew it would be about more than just coffee. The shop, located in Opelika, a town in Southern Alabama, serves coffee, smoothies, and pastries, but it’s about more than that. Her real mission was to educate, inspire and unite Black Enterprise reports. […]
Meet The First Black Woman To Become CEO Of United Way Worldwide In It’s 130+ Year History
She brings more than three decades of experience to the table. Angela F. Williams is making history as the first Black woman to become the CEO of United Way Worldwide in the organization’s 130+ year history, AfroTech reports. Williams has an extensive background spanning 30 years, serving as management for a number of major non-profits […]
These Friends Opened The First Black Woman-Owned Skating Rink In Charlotte, NC
Everybody get your roll on! A group of friends just opened the first Black woman-owned skating rink in Charlotte, North Carolina Travel Noire reports. Rollin’ CLT is a new outdoor skating rink and lounge offering skate rentals, a live DJ, a hookah bar, and a rotating cadre of food trucks. The new rink is owned […]
NFL Player Aaron Jones Recovers Pendant With Late Father’s Ashes After Losing It During A Game
The athletic trainer saved the day! NFL player Aaron Jones recovered a pendant containing his late father’s ashes after losing it during a 4-touchdown game against Detroit, The Root reports. Aaron Jones is a running back for the Green Bay Packers. During the recent Monday night game against the Detroit Lions, Jones ran for an […]
Meet The Founder Of The First Black-woman Owned Electric Vehicle Recharging Station
Her dream is now a reality! Natalie King is making history as the creator of the first Black woman-owned electric vehicle charger company, Forbes reports. King is a former attorney. In 2007, she decided to follow her passion for the clean energy business. She was working with her now ex-husband, to launch a solar energy firm. However, “when the […]