Milestones in African American History

Fritz Pollard is known as the first African American football player. Listen in now to learn more about Pollard's journey and how he inspired many African Americans to purse their dreams.

9 Feb 20241min

Sydney Barber made her mark in history by becoming the first African American woman to be the Brigade Commander of the US Navy Academy. Tune in now to learn more about Barber's upbringing and how she ...

9 Feb 20241min

At 28, Allen passed the Maine Bar in Portland and became the first African-American attorney. Listen in to learn more about Allen and how he impacted the African American community .

9 Feb 20241min

Richard Potter was the first professional African American magician and is also credited with being the  first successful ventriloquist in America. Tune in to learn more about his upbringing and how h...

9 Feb 202456s

Amanda Gorman became the youngest inaugural poet in American History. Listen to learn more about her journey and achievements.

9 Feb 20241min

Serena Williams is arguably one of the best tennis athletes to ever grace the court. Her play helped bring attention to black female athletes and empower the African American community as a whole.

6 Feb 20241min

Lincoln Perry was known as the first African American actor. Best known as Stepin Fetchit, he became a vaudeville actor at the age of 20 and won an NAACP Image award in 1976. Voiced by Rosalyn Tiangco...

1 Feb 202456s

Noah Harris is the first African American to become student body president as Harvard University. Harris was elected in 2020 and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Government in 2022. Voiced ...

1 Feb 20241min