Anika Nonie Rose made her mark as she is the voice of Princess Tiana in the movie Princess and the Frog. Princess Tiana is the first ever Black Disney princess in history. Voiced by Kadie Digiuseppe.
Henry Ossawa Tanner is the first ever International African American artist. Getting his start in France during World War I, Tanner created works of art that would end up painting him into the history books. Voiced by Steve Bassin.
Naomi Ruth Sims is the first African American Supermodel. After being teased from a young age about her height to constant discrimination, Sims battled past adversity and made history. Voiced by Jordan Hirsh.
Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander helped pioneer education in the Black community as well as empower the Civil rights movement. Voiced by Matt Brown.
Charles Albert Tindley is credited for creating the basis of the Civil Rights movement's anthem "We Shall Overcome" as well as writing many popular hymnals. Voiced by Jay Johnson.
Louis Armstrong was an African American Jazz musician who helped put Black artists on the map. Armstrong won a Grammy for his song "Hello Dolly" and is best known for his song "What a Wonderful World". Voiced by Joe Garino.
Black Swan is the first Black owned radio station. Founded by Harry Pace, Black Swan became a catalyst for Black performers and empowered the Black community. Voiced by Owen Nelson.
Out of all George Washington Carver’s groundbreaking achievements , he is known for being the first African American scientist. Listen now to learn more about how Craver made history and how he blazed a path for future African Americans.
Rashida Jones is the first African American executive to lead a major television news network, MSNBC. Tune now to learn more about how she climb up the ranks and became a trailblazers for many African Americans.
Thurgood Marshall became the first African American to become a part of Supreme Court Justice. Listen on demand to learn more about many African American leaders who paved a way for success for the future.
Ethel Waters made her mark as the first African American to star in her TV show. Tune in to learn more about her journey on how she got her tv show and how she became a role model for many African Americans.
Flip Wilson is known as the first African American Comedian. Listen now to learn more about how Flip got his name and how he help break barriers in the film industry.
Guion Bluford became the first African American to be launched into space. Tune in now to learn more about Bluford and his journey becoming the first African American in space.
B.E.T is known as the first black-owned cable network. This brought representation for the African American community in the film and television world. Learn more on how this B.E.T become about of African American culture.
Sheila Oliver made history as the first governor of New Jersey. Listen in to learn more about she how she fought against racial inequalities and became a role model for many African Americans .
Gwendolyn Brooks made her mark as the first African American to win the Pulitzer Prize. Listen in and do a deep dive on who Brooks is and how she has been a huge role model in the African American community.
Fritz Pollard is known as the first African American football player. Listen in now to learn more about Pollard's journey and how he inspired many African Americans to purse their dreams.
Sydney Barber made her mark in history by becoming the first African American woman to be the Brigade Commander of the US Navy Academy. Tune in now to learn more about Barber's upbringing and how she is a trailblazer for the African American community.
At 28, Allen passed the Maine Bar in Portland and became the first African-American attorney. Listen in to learn more about Allen and how he impacted the African American community .
Richard Potter was the first professional African American magician and is also credited with being the first successful ventriloquist in America. Tune in to learn more about his upbringing and how he impacted the African American community.