The first African American to win an Academy Award for best actor, Sidney Poitier will always be remembered for his acting, directorial work and trailblazing for black artists. Voiced by Ellis Foreman

The first African American to serve in either house of the U.S. Congress, Hiram Revels remained steadfast in his pursuit of excellence and opportunity for all African Americans. Voiced by Ellis Foreman.

Eunice Hunton Carter was the first African American prosecutor in Manhattan and out away one of the most notorious mob bosses in the world. Read by Olivia Parker.

Max Robinson was the first African American news anchor and two-time Emmy-winning documentary director.

Read by Ben Shinault.

Mary Ellen Pleasant was the first black millionaire in the United States. Read by Jaden Foreman

George Biddle Kelley was the first registered African American engineer in the state of New York, and is a Jewel of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated.

Read by Owen Mccarron.

Dr. Charles R. Drew saved countless lives with his invention of preserving blood and plasma, also known as the Blood Bank. Read by Jaden Foreman.

Marie Van Brittan Brown is the inventor of the home security system, specifically CCTV. Read by Jaden Foreman.