Crystal R. Emery, a filmmaker, author, disability‑rights leader and national STEM advocate, died at 65 after a long series of illnesses.
Louvenia “Ms. Lou” Jenkins, a pioneering Black homeowner and beloved community figure in the Palisades, celebrated her 98th birthday.
Cynthia Shange, a pioneering South African actress and the first Black woman to represent the nation at Miss World, has died at age 76.
The Gwinnett County legal community is mourning the death of Superior Court Judge Deborah R. Fluker, a respected jurist known for fairness, integrity, and unwavering service...
Glover’s milestone comes alongside another: mission specialist Christina Koch is the first woman to make the journey.
NEW YORK — TNT Sports and OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network will premiere the award‑winning documentary ONE GOLDEN SUMMER, a film that revisits the rise and fallout...
Gullium made the contribution soon after learning about the paper’s February staff cuts.
Laila Edwards makes history as the first Black woman on Team USA, winning Olympic gold after a dramatic overtime victory against Canada.
Huntsville City Councilwoman Michelle Watkins—the first Black woman to represent North Huntsville’s District 1—was recently subjected to a racist letter that has ignited public outrage and...
A new US quarter featuring the late Maya Angelou went into circulation Monday, the US Mint announced, making the iconic poet and activist the first Black...
