• Anika Nonie Rose
    Feb 22 2024

    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.

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  • Henry Ossawa Tanner
    Feb 21 2024

    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.

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  • Naomi Ruth Sims
    Feb 21 2024

    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.

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  • Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander
    Feb 19 2024

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

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  • Charles Albert Tindley
    Feb 17 2024

    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.

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  • Louis Armstrong
    Feb 13 2024

    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.

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  • Black Swan
    Feb 13 2024

    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.

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  • George Washington Craver
    Feb 9 2024

    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.

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