Black History Everyday

Yance Ford was the first openly transgender man and director to be nominated for any Academy Award in 2017 after directing Strong Island.  …

Dee Rees became the first black woman to direct a film for which an actor or actress was nominated for an Academy Award…

Wilton Daniel Gregory is the 1st black president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), 2001-2004.

Virgil Abloh is the first black person to be named artistic director of Louis Vuitton's menswear collection in the fashion house's 164-year history, in…