Minnesota Installs First Black Chief Justice to the Supreme Court
Natalie Hudson just became the first person of color and the first Black woman to serve as chief justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court. “In an age when people of color, especially (Black people), are often viewed with suspicion and seen as threats and are simply relegated to otherness, today sends a powerful message that […]
First Black-Owned Detroit Grocery Store in Almost a Decade Opens in Historic Business District
The east side of Detroit is welcoming the launch of an exciting new business — a Black-owned grocery store. The Neighborhood Grocery is owned by Detroit native Raphael Wright and is located in the Jefferson-Chalmers neighborhood. The grocery store celebrated its soft launch on October 8. Wright launched the grocery to help address the needs […]
Brandy James and Darlene Hammond Make History as First Black Council Members Ever in Maryland Town
In a historic milestone for Federalsburg, Maryland, the town saw the swearing-in of its first-ever Black lawmakers on October 2, a major moment in the town’s 200-year history. In September, Brandy James and Darlene Hammond were elected to represent District 1 on the town council. District 1 is the town’s first majority-Black district, CNN reports. […]
All-Woman Football Officiating Crew Makes Sports History in Michigan
A group of women football officials is making history in Michigan! Head line judge Caryn Jackson, referee Nicole Randolph, line judge Delonda Little, umpire RanDee Henry, and back judge Kamaria Douglas, had a game to remember on September 21 when they officiated the Waterford Kettering versus Detroit Lincoln-King varsity game at Detroit Mercy. The Michigan […]