Milestones in African American History

Feb 22 2024 104 ep. 1 mins 11

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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.

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Anika Nonie Rose

Feb 22 2024 1 mins

Anika Nonie Rose made her mark as she is the voice of Princess Tiana in the movie Princess and the Frog. Princess Tiana is the first ever Black Disney princess in history. Voiced by Kadie Digiuseppe.

Henry Ossawa Tanner

Feb 21 2024 1 mins

Henry Ossawa Tanner is the first ever International African American artist. Getting his start in France during World War I, Tanner created works of art that would end up painting him into the history books. Voiced by Steve Bassin.

Naomi Ruth Sims

Feb 21 2024 1 mins

Naomi Ruth Sims is the first African American Supermodel. After being teased from a young age about her height to constant discrimination, Sims battled past adversity and made history. Voiced by Jordan Hirsh.

Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander

Feb 18 2024 1 mins

Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander helped pioneer education in the Black community as well as empower the Civil rights movement. Voiced by Matt Brown.

Charles Albert Tindley

Feb 16 2024 1 mins

Charles Albert Tindley is credited for creating the basis of the Civil Rights movement's anthem "We Shall Overcome" as well as writing many popular hymnals. Voiced by Jay Johnson.

Louis Armstrong

Feb 13 2024 1 mins

Louis Armstrong was an African American Jazz musician who helped put Black artists on the map. Armstrong won a Grammy for his song "Hello Dolly" and is best known for his song "What a Wonderful World". Voiced by Joe Garino.

Black Swan

Feb 13 2024 1 mins

Black Swan is the first Black owned radio station. Founded by Harry Pace, Black Swan became a catalyst for Black performers and empowered the Black community. Voiced by Owen Nelson.

George Washington Craver

Out of all George Washington Carver’s groundbreaking achievements , he is known for being the first African American scientist. Listen now to learn more about how Craver made history and how he blazed a path for future African Americans.

Rashida Jones

Feb 09 2024 1 mins

Rashida Jones is the first African American executive to lead a major television news network, MSNBC. Tune now to learn more about how she climb up the ranks and became a trailblazers for many African Americans.

Thurgood Marshall

Feb 09 2024 1 mins

Thurgood Marshall became the first African American to become a part of Supreme Court Justice. Listen on demand to learn more about many African American leaders who paved a way for success for the future.