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Our Veterans Our Heroes
Meet, Crispus Attucks, an African American and Native American sailor and ropemaker, was the first man killed in the Revolutionary War era. He was shot and killed by British soldiers during the Boston Massacre on March 5, 1770.
Meet, Crispus Attucks, an African American and Native American sailor and ropemaker, was the first man killed in the Revolutionary War era. He was shot and killed by British soldiers during the Boston Massacre on March 5, 1770.
July 4, 2026 at 3:28 PM
Our Veterans Our Heroes
Meet, Crispus Attucks, an African American and Native American sailor and ropemaker, was the first man killed in the Revolutionary War era. He was shot and killed by British soldiers during the Boston Massacre on March 5, 1770.
Meet, Crispus Attucks, an African American and Native American sailor and ropemaker, was the first man killed in the Revolutionary War era. He was shot and killed by British soldiers during the Boston Massacre on March 5, 1770.
Just So You Know
July 3, 2026 at 4:22 PM
Just So You Know
Just So You Know
July 3, 2026 at 3:33 AM
Just So You Know
Meet Arthur Prysock Jr., an American jazz and R&B singer best known for his live shows and his deep baritone influenced by Billy Eckstine. In 1944 bandleader Buddy Johnson signed him as a vocalist. He received a Pioneer Award from the R& B Foundation in 1995,
June 26, 2026 at 6:58 PM
Meet Arthur Prysock Jr., an American jazz and R&B singer best known for his live shows and his deep baritone influenced by Billy Eckstine. In 1944 bandleader Buddy Johnson signed him as a vocalist. He received a Pioneer Award from the R& B Foundation in 1995,
Meet Major General Cleave A. "Tiny" McBean Sr., retired Adjutant General of the US VI National Guard. He started his career during the Vietnam War and ended after a 29-year military career. Appointed Adjutant General in the year 2000 he shaped and strengthened the territory's Guard force.
June 25, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Meet Major General Cleave A. "Tiny" McBean Sr., retired Adjutant General of the US VI National Guard. He started his career during the Vietnam War and ended after a 29-year military career. Appointed Adjutant General in the year 2000 he shaped and strengthened the territory's Guard force.
Meet Teri Williams co-founder, President CEO of OneUnited Bank,largest black-owned bank in the US.Based in Boston, MA, branches in Los Angeles and Miami. She graduated from Brown University with a BA with Distinctions in Economics, and MBA from Harvard with honors.
June 24, 2026 at 3:59 PM
Meet Teri Williams co-founder, President CEO of OneUnited Bank,largest black-owned bank in the US.Based in Boston, MA, branches in Los Angeles and Miami. She graduated from Brown University with a BA with Distinctions in Economics, and MBA from Harvard with honors.
So It’s True: Trump's motorcade passed through the empty pool on May 7, 2026, after it was painted and sealed and before it was refilled with water as part of a renovation project.
June 24, 2026 at 3:20 PM
So It’s True: Trump's motorcade passed through the empty pool on May 7, 2026, after it was painted and sealed and before it was refilled with water as part of a renovation project.
Meet Lieutenant Colonel Shawna Rochelle Kimbrell who made history as the first Black female fighter pilot in the United States Air Force. Earning her pilot wings in 1999, she flew the F-16 Fighting Falcon during combat missions in Operations Northern Watch, Southern Watch, and Iraqi Freedom.
June 15, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Meet Lieutenant Colonel Shawna Rochelle Kimbrell who made history as the first Black female fighter pilot in the United States Air Force. Earning her pilot wings in 1999, she flew the F-16 Fighting Falcon during combat missions in Operations Northern Watch, Southern Watch, and Iraqi Freedom.
Meet Alwyn Crendall Cashe US Army Senior non-commissioned officer who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for heroism in Iraq. In 2020, Congress upgrade Cashe's initially awarded Silver Star to the Medal of Honor. December 2021, 16 years after his death, his widow accepted the Medal of Honor
June 14, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Meet Alwyn Crendall Cashe US Army Senior non-commissioned officer who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for heroism in Iraq. In 2020, Congress upgrade Cashe's initially awarded Silver Star to the Medal of Honor. December 2021, 16 years after his death, his widow accepted the Medal of Honor
Meet the New Leaders
June 11, 2026 at 2:54 AM
Meet the New Leaders
Meet Cynthia "Cynt" Marshall, former CEO of the Dallas Mavericks. In February 2018, Marshall became the first Black female in the history of the NBA. Marshall worked for AT&T for 36 years in leadership role focused on improving workplace culture and encouraging diversity, equity and inclusion.
June 10, 2026 at 7:05 PM
Meet Cynthia "Cynt" Marshall, former CEO of the Dallas Mavericks. In February 2018, Marshall became the first Black female in the history of the NBA. Marshall worked for AT&T for 36 years in leadership role focused on improving workplace culture and encouraging diversity, equity and inclusion.
Meet Mellody Louise Hobson Lucas, a businesswoman serving as president and Co-CEO of Ariel Investments. She stepped down as chairman of DreamWorks after negotiating its acquisition by NBCUniversal in August 2016. She became the first African-American woman to lead The Economic Club of Chicago.
June 9, 2026 at 6:35 PM
Meet Mellody Louise Hobson Lucas, a businesswoman serving as president and Co-CEO of Ariel Investments. She stepped down as chairman of DreamWorks after negotiating its acquisition by NBCUniversal in August 2016. She became the first African-American woman to lead The Economic Club of Chicago.
Meet Dr. Marie Maynard Daly an American biochemist, the first African-American to receive a Ph.D. from Columbia,the first African-American woman in the US to earn a Ph.D. in chemistry. Daly contributions provided a basis for research the best, the relationships between cholesterol and hypertension.
June 8, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Meet Dr. Marie Maynard Daly an American biochemist, the first African-American to receive a Ph.D. from Columbia,the first African-American woman in the US to earn a Ph.D. in chemistry. Daly contributions provided a basis for research the best, the relationships between cholesterol and hypertension.
Ronald Erwin McNair was an American NASA astronaut and physicist died at the age of 35 during the launch of the Space Shuttle Challenger in which he was serving as one of three mission specialists in a crew of seven. He was the second African-American in space.
June 6, 2026 at 8:03 PM
Ronald Erwin McNair was an American NASA astronaut and physicist died at the age of 35 during the launch of the Space Shuttle Challenger in which he was serving as one of three mission specialists in a crew of seven. He was the second African-American in space.
This is Ramona Hood who went from Receptionist to CEO of FEDEX. She begin her career in 1991 as a receptionist at Roberts Express, a company later acquired by FedEx. She earned her BA in business management from Walsh and MBA from Case Western Reserve.
June 5, 2026 at 8:27 PM
This is Ramona Hood who went from Receptionist to CEO of FEDEX. She begin her career in 1991 as a receptionist at Roberts Express, a company later acquired by FedEx. She earned her BA in business management from Walsh and MBA from Case Western Reserve.
Alice Augusta Ball,Black American chemist the first African-American woman to teach chemistry at the College of Hawaii. Her groundbreaking work developed the first effective treatment for leprosy,or Hansen's disease a traditional leprosy remedy most effective treatment until in the 1940s.
June 3, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Alice Augusta Ball,Black American chemist the first African-American woman to teach chemistry at the College of Hawaii. Her groundbreaking work developed the first effective treatment for leprosy,or Hansen's disease a traditional leprosy remedy most effective treatment until in the 1940s.
Dr. Anna Julia Cooper is a renowned educator, author, and civil rights activist. Born into slavery in 1858, she later became a trailblazer for Black women's education. She holds the unique distinction of being the only woman of any race—and the only African American quoted in current U.S. passports.
May 31, 2026 at 8:22 PM
Dr. Anna Julia Cooper is a renowned educator, author, and civil rights activist. Born into slavery in 1858, she later became a trailblazer for Black women's education. She holds the unique distinction of being the only woman of any race—and the only African American quoted in current U.S. passports.
Is it in the water 🤷🏼♀️
May 30, 2026 at 8:53 PM
Is it in the water 🤷🏼♀️
Our Veterans Our Heroes
May 26, 2026 at 2:57 AM
Our Veterans Our Heroes
The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, was the only all-Black, all-female unit and part of the Women's Army Corps deployed overseas during World War II. The women were tasked with clearing a massive, years-long backlog of undelivered mail for over 7 million U.S. service members in Europe.
May 26, 2026 at 1:35 AM
The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, was the only all-Black, all-female unit and part of the Women's Army Corps deployed overseas during World War II. The women were tasked with clearing a massive, years-long backlog of undelivered mail for over 7 million U.S. service members in Europe.
Brigadier General Charles Edward McGee an American fighter pilot was one of the first African American aviators in the United States military and one of the last living members of the Tuskegee Airmen. McGee’s career began in World War II flying with the Tuskegee Airmen. He flew 409 combat missions
May 26, 2026 at 1:28 AM
Brigadier General Charles Edward McGee an American fighter pilot was one of the first African American aviators in the United States military and one of the last living members of the Tuskegee Airmen. McGee’s career began in World War II flying with the Tuskegee Airmen. He flew 409 combat missions
Texas meet Adam Hoffman,49-year-old Waco, TX attorney. He faced life without parole for repeatedly raping a young boy. Texas AG Ken Paxton offered him 1 day in jail and no need to register as a sex offender. A judge increased to 60 days. He out in June. Not an immigrant, a trans,Black or brown.
May 24, 2026 at 8:37 PM
Texas meet Adam Hoffman,49-year-old Waco, TX attorney. He faced life without parole for repeatedly raping a young boy. Texas AG Ken Paxton offered him 1 day in jail and no need to register as a sex offender. A judge increased to 60 days. He out in June. Not an immigrant, a trans,Black or brown.
AMBER ALEXIS TURNER a lunar scientist member of the Artemis II and III astronaut crew training cadre. She develops training and flight-ready products that support crew readiness for lunar science operations. She is the Observation Planning Lead in SER within Mission Control at the Space Center.
May 24, 2026 at 3:48 PM
AMBER ALEXIS TURNER a lunar scientist member of the Artemis II and III astronaut crew training cadre. She develops training and flight-ready products that support crew readiness for lunar science operations. She is the Observation Planning Lead in SER within Mission Control at the Space Center.
Never Forget!
May 24, 2026 at 1:04 AM
Never Forget!
What About The Capitol Police?
May 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM
What About The Capitol Police?