Claudette Colvin was born on Sept. 5, 1939, in Montgomery, Ala. She was born to Mary Jane Garson and C.P. Austin, but Mary Ann and Q.P. adopted her. She grew up in the segregated south, opening her eyes...

On June 12, 1967, the United States Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision that changed the course of American history. In Loving v. Virginia, the Court struck down laws banning interracial marriage,...

It has been nearly 30 years since women's ice hockey made its debut in the Winter Olympics. In 2026, Laila Edwards became the first Black woman to represent the U.S. national ice hockey team.  Edwards...

J. Marion Sims is often referred to as ‘the father of modern gynecology’ for his contributions to medicine. This includes the development of a surgery to cure Obstetric Fistula, an opening between...

Established in 1905, the Louisville Western Branch Library’s opening marked a significant event in history, being the first free public library for African Americans with an entirely African American...

Tiger Woods changed the game of golf long before he became a household name. From his historic wins to his lasting cultural impact, Woods has not only dominated the sport but also reshaped what golf looked...

When the 98th Academy Awards nominations were announced, Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners” broke the record for most Oscar nominations. The film received 16 nominations, passing the previous record of 14...

The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) was officially founded on April 24, 1996, with the first season starting in the 1997 season. The WNBA was created because of a boost in audience to...

Throughout the history of the United States, the Supreme Court has had the power to both uphold discrimination and dismantle it. A look back at some of the Court’s landmark cases regarding civil rights...

When Americans reflect on the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, familiar names like Martin Luther King Jr. and John Lewis often dominate the conversation. Less frequently mentioned, but no...

In 2025, at the World Aquatics World Cup – Toronto, the same athlete dominated the 100 Individual Medley (IM) and 200 IM: Shaine Casas. While swimmers like Leon Marchand and Carson Foster, both Olympic...

In 2016, Simone Manuel became the first Black American woman to win an individual gold medal for swimming at the Olympics. She has set an example for generations of Black, Indigenous and people of color...