Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang Makes History as First Woman VP to Be Elected in Ghana
It’s a win for gender inclusivity in politics on the continent. Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang made history as the first woman vice president to be elected to office in Ghana, BBC reports. A native of Cape Coast, Central Region, she holds a Bachelor’s in Education from the University of Cape Coast and a Master’s and […]
Dr. Vinson Eugene Allen, Founder of First Black-Owned Urgent Care Facility in U.S., Receives Keys to City of Compton
He’s been giving back to the community for more than two decades! Dr. Vinson Eugene Allen is an emergency medicine physician and the founder of Dusk to Dawn Urgent Care, the first African-American-owned urgent care facility in the United States, Access Wire reports. Allen discovered his passion for the medical field early, inspired by Dr. […]
Michael Stephens Makes History as First Black CEO of Tampa International Airport
He’s the first in the airport’s five-decade history! Michael Stephens has made history as the first Black CEO of Tampa International Airport (TPA), WTSP news reports. Stephens will take over for current CEO Joe Lopano, who announced his retirement back in February. Stephens is a U.S. Army veteran serving on active duty as a captain […]
Erica Lee Carter, Daughter of Late Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, Makes History as the First Woman to Replace Her Mother in Congress
Her mother would be proud! Erica Lee Carter, the daughter of late Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, was just sworn into office to finish her mother’s term, Click 2 Houston reports. Jackson Lee held her position in Congress for nearly three decades, from 1995 until her passing from pancreatic cancer in July 2024 at the age […]
Mayor Brandon Scott Makes History as the First Mayor to Be Reelected in Baltimore in Two Decades
He’s working to usher in an era of peace for the city! In a historic moment for the city of Baltimore, Mayor Brandon Scott has secured a second term, making him the first mayor in two decades to be reelected, CBS News reports. Scott’s victory marks a significant milestone in a political landscape where incumbents […]
Coco Gauff Makes History as Youngest Player to Win WTA Finals in Two Decades
She just defeated a record set the year she was born! Coco Gauff has just made history as the youngest tennis player to win the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) Finals in two decades, CNN reports. The 20-year-old tennis phenom ended the season with a victory, defeating China’s Zheng Qinwen 3-6 6-4 7-6 (2), at the […]
Whoopi Goldberg Announces Launch of First Global Women’s Sports Channel
She’s giving women’s sports the boost it deserves! Whoopi Goldberg recently appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon where the entertainment legend announced her newest business venture to help amplify women’s sports, Buzzfeed reports. “I’m launching the first global women’s sports channel called AWSN (All Women’s Sports Network),” Goldberg told Fallon. The new network […]
Philly to Honor First Black Woman to Graduate From U Penn’s Law School With Statue
They’re holding a competition for interested artists! Sadie T.M. Alexander was born in Philadelphia in 1898, Philly Voice reports. A trailblazer in civil rights, she became the first Black woman in the nation to earn a Ph.D. in economics when she graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1921. But Alexander didn’t stop there. She […]
6 Historic Wins on Election Night 2024
There is still joy to be had in the morning! Many people in the U.S. woke up to the news that Vice President Kamala Harris has seemingly lost her presidential race against the former 45th president of the United States, with 277 electoral votes to Harris’ 224. Despite the presidential election results, the night was […]
Ashley T. Johnson Makes History as First Black Woman to Lead St. Louis FBI Field Office
She’s also the first-ever woman! FBI Director Christopher Wray has named Ashley T. Johnson the lead special agent in charge of the St. Louis FBI Field Office, Black Enterprise reports. This is a historic appointment, and Johnson now makes history as the first woman and the first Black woman ever to hold the title. Johnson […]