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WATCH: Paul Tazewell makes history as 1st Black man to win the Oscar for best costume design

The "Wicked" costume designer received a standing ovation for this historic moment.

ABC News - 22h

WATCH: Zoë Saldaña makes history with 1st Oscar win

Zoe Saldaña is the first American of Dominican descent to accept an Academy Award for best supporting actress. She won for her performance in "Emilia Pérez."

ABC News - 18h

Trump Marks Black History Month, Even as He Disparages Value of Diversity

President Trump arrived at a packed White House celebration alongside Tiger Woods to a roaring crowd. The event came as he has eviscerated federal programs aimed at combating inequality in America.

The New York Times - Feb. 21

'Beyond the Gates' is making Black history at a critical time on screen and off

“Beyond the Gates,” CBS's new daytime soap opera premiering this week, is the first all-Black daytime soap on TV.

NBC News - 6d

Tim Scott highlights opportunity agenda as Black History Month draws to a close

Sen. Tim Scott is the longest-serving Black senator in U.S. history, and the first Black chair of a standing Senate committee in his role atop the powerful Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs ...

CBS News - 3d

WATCH: Clemson gymnast goes viral for landing 1st Biles skill in NCAA gymnastics history

ABC News' Janai Norman spoke with Clemson gymnast Brie Clark about the historic moment of becoming the first NCAA gymnast to land one of Olympic legend Simone Biles signature moves.

ABC News - 1d

Bettman to announce 1st-round picks for 1st time

On Saturday, the NHL formally announced the draft will take place June 27-28 at L.A. Live's Peacock Theatre, confirming a report from ESPN's Greg Wyshynski in December, and commissioner Gary ...

ESPN - Feb. 23

These Founders Are Reinventing Black Haircare

Banana fibers, recycling, and biodegradable collagen are just a few of the materials replacing plastic.

Inc. - Feb. 19

Black Men Smile prioritizes Black joy in bleak times

Ten years ago, Carlton Mackey, like much of the country’s Black population, was overwhelmed with media images of death, anger and unrest in the wake of Michael Brown’s killing.

NBC News - Feb. 20

Earth’s 1st Asteroid Mining Prospector Heads to the Launchpad

The dream of mining metals in deep space crashed and burned in the 2010s. AstroForge’s Odin mission to survey a potentially metallic asteroid is packed and ready to lift off.

The New York Times - Feb. 23

USWNT loses to Japan in 1st defeat of Hayes era

Japan beat the United States 2-1 at the SheBelieves Cup in San Diego on Wednesday to end the Americans' streak of five straight trophies at the annual tournament and hand manager Emma Hayes her ...

ESPN - 4d

Hayes: USWNT 'future is exciting' despite 1st loss

USWNT coach Emma Hayes played down the significance of the team's first loss since she took charge last year, when going down 2-1 to Japan in the SheBelieves Cup on Wednesday.

ESPN - 3d

Ohtani eases shoulder concerns, homers in 1st AB

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani's surgically repaired shoulder withstood its biggest test yet, as he crushed a fastball over the left-field fence in his first spring at-bat against the Angels.

ESPN - 2d

TCU completes turnaround with 1st Big 12 title

No. 10 TCU won its first Big 12 regular-season title after beating No. 17 Baylor 51-48 on Sunday in a winner-take-all regular-season finale.

ESPN - 9h

Legge to be 1st woman to drive Cup since Danica

Katherine Legge will make her Cup Series debut at Phoenix Raceway, becoming the first woman to compete at NASCAR's highest level since Danica Patrick in 2018.

ESPN - 7h

Benjamin Black Weighs Shift in U.S.A.I.D. Funding

Benjamin Black, a son of the private equity mogul Leon Black and likely head of the International Development Finance Corporation, wants a piece of U.S.A.I.D.’s funding to invest in “pro-market” ...

The New York Times - 5d

Musk’s Cabinet Cameo: The Elephant in the Room Wore Black

At the first cabinet meeting of his second term, President Trump asked Elon Musk to speak first. The man tasked with slashing the federal government spoke far more than anyone else, other than Mr. ...

The New York Times - 5d

What to wear to the Oscars (or any black tie do)

So you have a fancy event on the horizon. It might be the Oscars – but it’s probably not. Here are three looks featuring dresses you’ll want to wear more than once – and a smart enough jacket ...

The Guardian - 3d

The First Black Leader of Virginia Military Institute Is Ousted

The college’s board decided not to renew the contract of its superintendent, Major General Cedric T. Wins, who led diversity efforts and removed a Confederate statue on campus.

The New York Times - 3d

Prada reconstructs femininity starting with the little black dress fit for a global 'black moment'

Prada opened its runway show during Milan Fashion Week with its take on the little black dress, because, in the words of Miuccia Prada "we are in a very black moment.'

ABC News - 4d

The Battle of Iwo Jima: A Photo History

U.S. Marines raised an American flag on the Japanese island’s highest peak exactly 80 years ago. But the fighting, some of the deadliest of World War II, would rage on for a month.

The New York Times - Feb. 23

The disturbing internet history of a triple killer

Websites visited and videos posted by Nicholas Prosper show some alarming obsessions.

BBC News - 6d

Pieces of Hollywood history set to be auctioned

All eyes will be on Hollywood this weekend as the 97th Academy Awards brings entertainment royalty together to honor the best work of the year. But it's not the only big event happening in ...

CBS News - 2d

Macario nets 1st USWNT goal in 3 years in win

Catarina Macario and Ally Sentnor each scored as the United States beat Colombia 2-0 in its opening game of the SheBelieves Cup on Thursday.

ESPN - Feb. 21

WATCH: 1st successful open heart surgery performed during birth

"GMA" shares an exclusive story for American Heart Month about a groundbreaking procedure that involves open heart surgery on a baby while he was being born.

ABC News - Feb. 21

Soto slams 426-foot HR in 1st at-bat with Mets

Juan Soto homered in his first spring training at-bat for his new team, hitting a solo shot to left-center field in the first inning for the Mets in their 6-2 win over the Astros on Saturday.

ESPN - Feb. 22

Texas tops women's poll for 1st time in 21 years

For the first time in 21 years, the Texas Longhorns are No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 women's basketball poll, following Notre Dame's double OT loss to NC State.

ESPN - Feb. 24

How much was generated in 1st month of NYC congestion pricing

From Jan. 5, the first day of the program, to Jan. 31, tolls from the congestion pricing program generated $48.66 million, according to the MTA.

ABC News - Feb. 24

North Korea allows a group of international travelers for the 1st time in years

A small group of foreign tourists has visited North Korea in the past week

ABC News - 5d

Key takeaways from Trump's 1st Cabinet meeting -- with Elon Musk

President Donald Trump hheld the first Cabinet meeting of his second term on Wednesday. In attendance was Elon Musk.

ABC News - 5d

North Korea opens to a group of international travelers for the 1st time in years

A small group of foreign tourists has visited North Korea in the past week, making them the first international travelers to enter the country in five years except for a group of Russian tourists ...

NBC News - 4d

Shohei Ohtani homers in 1st at-bat of Dodgers spring training ... against the Angels

Shohei Ohtani picked up where he left off in his 50-50 2024 campaign.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

USC No. 2 in women's poll for 1st time since '86

USC has its best ranking in 39 years after moving up to No. 2 in The Associated Press Top 25 women's basketball poll on Monday. Texas remains No. 1.

ESPN - 3h

Why Did It Take a Fire for the World to Learn of Altadena’s Black Arts Legacy?

As Frieze Los Angeles shines a spotlight on art in the city, one community, long facing institutional apathy, calls for marking its memories in the public mind.

The New York Times - Feb. 20

Trump vows to add Black icons to proposed National Garden of American Heroes

President Trump shared plans to feature more than 10 Black historical figures in his proposed National Garden of American Heroes during a Thursday White House reception for Black History Month. ...

The Hill - Feb. 21

Trump fires Black joint chiefs chair Hegseth accused of promoting diversity

US secretary of defense had questioned whether history-making air force general CQ Brown Jr got job because of race. Donald Trump abruptly fired the air force general CQ Brown Jr as chair of the ...

The Guardian - Feb. 22

Much of the Black middle class was built by federal jobs. That may change.

Major cuts by the Trump administration, led by Elon Musk’s DOGE, are threatening a path to Black financial stability once offered by federal jobs.

NBC News - Feb. 22

How these Black-owned businesses are keeping Atlanta trailblazer's legacy alive

Black-owned business leaders in Atlanta are finding creative ways to infuse culture and history into their inviting spaces.

CBS News - Feb. 22

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