Black History Everyday

Founded by Dr. Shayla Creer and Robert McCray, Live Alkaline Water became the first Black-owned water brand to sell its products on Walmart…

Henry Ossawa Tannerwas an American artist and the first black painter to gain international acclaim. His painting entitled Daniel in the Lions' Den was…

Jane Wright, MD. became the first woman elected president of the New York Cancer Society after serving as associate the dean and head of…

Alexander Augusta was the first black physician appointed the first commissioned black surgeon in the U.S. Army in 1863 and the first black physician…

Marilyn Gaston, MD became the first black female director of an U.S. Public Health Service bureau after being appointed director of HHS' Bureau of Primary…