Kaytranada

Kaytranada born Louis Kevin Celestine in 1992 was the first Black producer and the first openly gay artist to win the award for Best Dance/Electronic Album at the Grammy Awards in 2021 for his work on his sophomore album, Bubba. BlackHistoryEveryday.com

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Mexico

Mexico’s Afro-Mexican president Vicente Guerrero abolished slavery in 1829. BlackHistoryEveryday.com

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Adrienne Adams

Adrienne Adams, born 1960, is the first woman of any race elected to the 28th district in the New York City Council , and the first Black person of any gender elected as New York City Council Speaker. She also is in the first all woman major party to run for Governor in 2026.

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April Ryan

April Ryan, born in 1967. In 2026 she celebrated her 29th anniversary as a White House Correspondent, making her the longest serving Black White House Correspondent in History. BlackHistoryEveryday.com

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