Jackie Salvatore made history on Jan. 2 as the first Black woman ever elected sheriff in New York State.
Johnson was Tubman’s great-great-great-grandniece and lived in the same community where Tubman settled after escaping slavery in Maryland.
Across seven decades, she broke barriers in film, television, and theater, portraying strong African American women with dignity and depth.
In partnership with Two River Theater, the center will present “Where Do We Go from Here: Chaos or Community?” on Saturday, January 10, at 3 p.m....
Viola Ford Fletcher, known as “Mother Fletcher,” the oldest living survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre, died Monday at 111. Her grandson confirmed her death, noting...
Many guests that came to Asbury Park High School to honor those who served the United States.
On September 14, 2025, he became the first Black man to win an Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series.
In the episode titled “1 Black Radical vs. 20 Black Conservatives,” Seales tackled contentious issues including reparations, systemic racism, and Black-on-Black crime.
The Rivers triplets have become the first Black siblings in the United States to earn the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout.
A recent lawsuit against General Mills alleges that the company fired a Black employee after he reported racially-offensive materials distributed in his workplace, including "fun facts"...
