Black leaders have been vital to making America strong.
Eighteen months ago I profiled Harry McAlpin. He was a reporter for the National Negro Press Association and the Atlanta Daily World covering Washington and the president, but because he […]
Jazz performer and pioneer Louis Armstrong called her the “second best trumpet player” in the world; Armstrong placed himself first. Valaida Snow (1904-1956) was born into a show business family
Valaida Snow: Jazz Pioneer and “Queen of the Trumpet” Read More »
Had a true photographer’s eye for capturing people doing everyday things; took more than 80,000 images during his career, mostly of daily life in Pittsburgh but also of presidents, celebrities,
Moms was a first; no previous stand-up female comedian preceded Mabley First woman comedian to be featured at the Apollo Theater (1930s); she went on to appear there more times
Jackie “Moms” Mabley: Trailblazing Comedian Read More »
World-class athlete specializing in the high jump First African American woman to win an Olympic gold medal (1948 in London); paved the way for other young women to follow their
Alice Coachman (1923-2014): First African American Woman to Win an Olympic Gold Medal Read More »
First African-American woman to sing on radio First African-American to win an Oscar (Best Supporting Actress for her role in Gone with the Wind); however, McDaniel was not permitted to
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