Milestones in African American History
Celebrate the contributions African Americans have made throughout history and learn how Black and Brown people across America have helped shape, impact, and enrich the world in which we live in, because Black history is history.
Episodes
Amelia Boynton Robinson was the first African American woman in the state of Alabama to run for Congress inspiring African Americans everywhere while pushing the boundaries in the world of politics. Read by Marissa Spencer.
The first African American to win an Academy Award for best actor, Sidney Poitier will always be remembered for his acting, directorial work and trailblazing for black artists. Voiced by Ellis Foreman
The first African American to serve in either house of the U.S. Congress, Hiram Revels remained steadfast in his pursuit of excellence and opportunity for all African Americans. Voiced by Ellis Foreman.
Eunice Hunton Carter was the first African American prosecutor in Manhattan and out away one of the most notorious mob bosses in the world. Read by Olivia Parker.
Max Robinson was the first African American news anchor and two-time Emmy-winning documentary director.
Read by Ben Shinault.
Mary Ellen Pleasant was the first black millionaire in the United States. Read by Jaden Foreman
George Biddle Kelley was the first registered African American engineer in the state of New York, and is a Jewel of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated.
Read by Owen Mccarron.
Dr. Charles R. Drew saved countless lives with his invention of preserving blood and plasma, also known as the Blood Bank. Read by Jaden Foreman.
Marie Van Brittan Brown is the inventor of the home security system, specifically CCTV. Read by Jaden Foreman.
Jane Bolin was an outstanding attorney and the first African American female judge in the United States.
Read by Jaden Foreman.
Rube Foster was the founder and manager of the Chicago American Giants and organizer of the Negro National League baseball. Read by Jaden Foreman.
Ralph Bunch was the first African American to win the Nobel Peace Prize. Read by Lindsay Scarola.
Maria P. Williams was the first black female film producer dating all the way back to the silent film era.
Read by Emily O'Connor.
Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander was the first African American female lawyer in Philadelphia and the first National President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.
Read by Owen Nelson.
Cab Calloway remains the blueprint for every entertainer that wishes to perform on stage. Read by Iso Rampulla.
Gerald Wilson was one of the most famed jazz musicians and played with every great early icon in the world of music.
Read by Allison Burton.
Josh Gibson was "the black babe ruth" and one of the greatest baseball players of all time. Read by Matthew Brown.
Herbert Hubbard was the first African American to graduate from Rider University. Read by Jordan Hirsh.
Shirley Chisholm was the first African American to run for President of the United States. Read by Rosalyn Tiangco.
Gordon Parks is the director of Shaft and one of the most influential photographers of all time. Read by RJ Seib.
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