Posts Tagged ‘Trailblazers’
George Hocker broke through barriers as one of the CIA’s first Black spymasters
With the CIA releasing details about former spies, the work of and racism against people like George Hocker has finally come to light.
Read MorePioneering Black female pilot for Air Force, United Airlines lands final flight
After more than 23,000 hours and 43 years in the sky, pilot Theresa Claiborne, an Air Force veteran, is hanging up her wings
Read More2012 Olympic champion Gabby Douglas competes for the first time in 8 years at the American Classic
Fans of gymnast Gabby Douglas may have a chance to see her compete in the Olympics again if she gets past qualifying trials.
Read MoreHe missed a chance to be the first Black astronaut. Now, at 90, he’s going into space
Edward J. Wright, an artist and former Air Force pilot, will finally accomplish a dream that was postponed for decades.
Read MoreLouis Gossett Jr., Oscar-winning actor from ‘An Officer and a Gentleman’ and ‘Roots,’ dies at 87
Louis Gossett Jr., known for his roles in movies “Roots” and “An Officer and a Gentleman,” has passed away.
Read MoreRegina King says her biopic about Shirley Chisholm’s 1972 campaign is also a story about 2024
A Netflix movie about Shirley Chisholm created by sister duo Regina and Reina King is the result of a 15-year vision.
Read MoreFormer U.S. Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson dies at 89
We recognize the life and work of Eddie Bernice Johnson, who championed science, women’s rights, and affordable healthcare in her career.
Read MoreMeet The First Black Woman to Lead Maryland’s Park Service
Angela Crenshaw now leads Maryland’s Park Service, making her the first Black woman to take on the position.
Read MoreAlthea Gibson, Wilmington trailblazer and tennis legend, to be featured on US currency
Tennis player Althea Gibson is among the women who will be honored with the U.S. Mint’s upcoming quarter releases.
Read MoreGrace Bumbry, 1st Black singer at Bayreuth, dies at 86
Distinguished mezzo-soprano opera singer Grace Bumbry has passed after her health deteriorated in recent weeks.
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