Vice President Kamala Harris became the first woman, and woman of color, to be sworn into the office of Vice President of the United States. ... read more »
A Self-Made Millionaire: Born on a plantation in Louisiana, Madam CJ Walker gained her success from inventing a line of hair care products for African Americans. ... read more »
Abolitionist and Scholar, William Wells Brown's first novel, "Clotel", otherwise known as "The President's Daughter", was the first novel to be published by an African American in 1853. ... read more »