Police Officer Jillian Ludvick, who began learning to fly when she was just 13, has soared through barriers to become the NYPD's first African-American female pilot. Gov. Kathy Hochul has 10 days ...

Bessie Coleman was the first African-American woman, and also the first woman of Native-American descent, to hold a pilot’s license. Coleman grew up in a cruel world of poverty and discrimination.

On Dec. 1, a 49-year-old man died while in NYPD custody following an altercation with EMS personnel in The Bronx.

Former Newfields President and CEO Colette Pierce Burnette. Provided by Newfields. *Dr. Colette Pierce Burnette has been let go from her position as president and CEO of the prominent art ...

Black scientists have launched us into space, discovered new disease treatments and developed world-changing technologies. Yet the achievements and contributions of Black people to science ...

Laila Edwards, a sophomore at the University of Wisconsin, became the first Black woman to play for the United States Senior National Team when she took the ice for her shift during a game against ...

Luke Combs’ cover of Chapman’s classic 1988 hit, “Fast Car,” won Song of the Year at the 2023 Country Music Association Awards 35 years after she debuted it. In a groundbreaking moment at ...

They have worked for decades to make their way in a profession that remains overwhelmingly white and male, but there are signs of change. By Jane Margolies When Kimberly Dowdell becomes president ...

In 2023, there are still many firsts when it comes to honoring Black people. Another first we’re seeing is an immersive book dedicated to Black women who’ve left an impact on the music ...

The first-ever NFL Black Friday game will be played today when the Miami Dolphins face the New York Jets. You can't watch today's game on cable (unless you live in Miami or New York) -- it's only ...

In a groundbreaking moment at the Country Music Association Awards in Nashville Wednesday night, Tracy Chapman was awarded Song of the Year for her 1988 single, “Fast Car.” This historic win ...