(AURN News) — On Oct. 10, 1927, Hazel Johnson-Brown — the first Black woman to become a U.S. Army general — was born in West
On Sept. 17, 1983, Vanessa Williams made history at just 20 years old when she became the first Black woman crowned Miss America. Born March
On Sept. 8, 1965 — 60 years ago today — the world lost Dorothy Dandridge, a film icon and trailblazer. Dandridge was the first African
On Aug. 7, 1948, Alice Coachman became the first Black woman to win an Olympic gold medal, triumphing in the high jump at the London
According to Sports Illustrated, Dick Crews — the first Black men’s basketball player at the University of Washington — has died at 89 after a
According to Essence Magazine, Clarence O. Smith, one of its four founding pioneers, passed away on April 21 at the age of 92. Smith helped
Aretha Franklin, the legendary “Queen of Soul,” was born on this day, March 25, 1942, in Memphis, Tennessee. Known for her powerful voice and unforgettable
Academy Award-winning designer Paul Tazewell made history at the 97th Oscars on Sunday, March 2, 2025, becoming the first Black man to win Best Costume
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