African American opera tenor George Shirley reflects on his trailblazing music career. As one of the first African American operatic performers, renowned tenor and trailblazer George Shirley’s ...

As the first African American woman to be ordained as a rabbi, Denver Rabbi Alysa Uriel Stanton's journey is one of determination, faith, and unwavering strength.

Cathay Williams defied the odds as the first African-American woman to enlist in the U.S. Army, disguising herself as a man to serve in the Buffalo Soldiers. Despite facing racism, sexism, and ...

For the first time in its nearly 30-year history, the African American Cultural and Historical Museum is opening to the public. It was previously open by appointment only, but that is changing ...

Sheriff Byron Roberson (KCTV5) “It feels great,” Roberson said. “But I feel even greater that no one will ever have to say ‘the first African American’ to hold this role.

Deputy Naquianna Jefferson recently became the first African American woman to join the SWAT team.At only 30 years old, she's already had a long career protecting and serving."I worked for armored ...

Commonly regarded as the first Black woman psychologist in the United States, Prosser focused on desegregation and its impact on personality and socioemotional outcomes of Black youth.

When the Ebony Ladies Golf League was founded by Louise Horne in 1974 at the Riverdale course, they formed the first African American women’s golf league in the state.

PENNSAUKEN, N.J. (WPVI) -- The first African American woman to serve as mayor was sworn in on Tuesday night in Pennsauken Township. "I'm feeling really excited," said Nicole Roberts speaking to ...

She went on to become the first African American woman to travel across country solo on a motorcycle in the 1930s. WFAE’s Gwendolyn Glenn has more on North Carolina native Bessie Stringfield, ...

Four years after being elected the first African American female mayor of Lynwood, promising to bring down spending and rid the village of $25 million in debt, Jada Curry is asking voters for ...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — One of The Citadel's own is making history, becoming the first African American graduate to earn the rank of Lieutenant General. Lt. Gen. David Wilson, from the class ...