(December 1, 1940- April 9, 2011) Photo credits: The Estate of Jerry Lawson (Jerry Lawson) Before Xbox, PlayStation, or even Atari, you had to buy a...

Self-made Millionaire at the age of 15

April 5, 2019

Wally Amos was the first black talent agent and entrepreneur who founded Famous Amos cookies.

April 7, 2019

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12 Facts about George Crum

tellersuntold - April 3, 2022

Before discussing 12 facts about George Crum or George "Speck," let us look at common legends about how some believe potato chips originated. Who...

Granville T. Woods, known as the “Black Edison”

March 2, 2021

Young Inventor Bishop Curry Raises almost $50,000 to Help Develop a Device to Stop Hot-Car Deaths.

May 14, 2020

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African-American Firsts

“Breaking Barriers: Exploring the Legacy of Harold Washington, Chicago’s First Black Mayor”

Black Firsts tellersuntold - February 28, 2023

It's election season in Chicago, and every candidate for Mayor is black, but one. This was the complete opposite in 1983, when Harold Washington,...

Ruth Jean Baskerville: A Pioneer in Black Talent Representation

Black Firsts tellersuntold - October 15, 2023

This blog celebrates and highlights the remarkable life and career of Ruth Jean Baskerville, President of the world's largest black-owned talent and entertainment company,...

Ruth Carter – The First Black Woman to Win Two Oscars for Costume Design

Black Firsts tellersuntold - March 13, 2023

In the world of costume design, Ruth Carter is a trailblazer. She has impacted the film industry as the first black woman to win...

12 Facts About Clarice Phelps, First Black Woman to Help Discover a New Element

Black Firsts tellersuntold - March 28, 2023

"I often find myself the only black woman or the only woman in a room all the time. I mean, all the time,” she...

Tressie Souders: 25 Facts About The First Black Female to Direct a Feature Film

Black Firsts tellersuntold - October 20, 2023

Introduction The significance of Tressie Souders in black history is hard to understate. She diligently navigated the landscape of a predominantly white and male-centric Hollywood,...

Jesse Owens: the Buckeye Bullet!