Bill Cosby

Bill Cosby was the first black man to appear in a lead role in a TV drama series, “I Spy” 1965.

Jasmine Twitty

Jasmine Twitty at 25, became the youngest black judge appointed in the history of Easley, South Carolina, 2015.

Quincy Jones 1st black Vice President of a major record label, 1961.

Tamika D. Mallory is a black activist and national co-chair for the Women’s March.

James Derham was the 1st black male to formally practice medicine without a medical degree, 1783.

Angela Reid was the 1st woman and 2nd black White House Chief Usher in the Obama Administration, 2011.

Doug Williams, 1st black quarterback to appear in the Super Bowl, 1988.

Tracey Norman is one of America’s 1st black transgender models.

Gabby Douglas is the 1st U.S. gymnast to win gold in both the individual all-around and team competitions at the same Olympics.

Toni Morrison was the 1st black woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature, 1993.