Thomas L. Jennings
Thomas L. Jennings was born in 1791 in the Big Apple, New York City. Jennings was a jack of all trades, from a tradesman to an inventor. Jennings started his career as a tailor but disliked the tradit...
1 Feb 20241min
First Black Radio Station: WERD
WERD in Atlanta became the first African-American-owned radio station in 1949. Jesse Bayton, a professor at Atlanta University and bank president, purchased this station and hired his son Jesse Bayton...
1 Feb 20241min
William Alexander Leidesdorff
William Alexander Leidesdorff was born in 1810, and by age 35, he became the first African American U.S. Vice Consul to Mexico in 1845. That was not all Leidesdorff achieved; he was elected into San D...
1 Feb 20241min
The Little Rock Nine
This group of children known as the Little Rock Nine were the first group of African Americans to integrate an all-white school. Though they faced violence and criticism, the courageous nine ended up ...
1 Feb 20241min
John Lewis
John Lewis is known for his part in the Civil rights movement. Coining the phrase "good trouble" Lewis was elected to the House of Representatives until his death in 2020. Voiced by David Kessler.
1 Feb 20241min
James McCune Smith
James McCune Smith is the first African American to become a doctor. McCune Smith attended the University of Glasgow in Scotland where he received his bachelor's master's and medical degree. Voiced by...
1 Feb 20241min
Hiram Rhodes Revels
Hiram Rhodes Revels is the first African American to be voted into congress. Revels took oath in 1870 for the State of Missouri where he fought for equal rights for all races and spoke out against ine...
1 Feb 20241min
Hattie McDaniel
Hattie McDaniel became the first African American to win an Oscar. Turning into a professional performer in high school, McDaniel secured her Oscar for best supporting actress for her role as a house ...
1 Feb 20241min
