In the past year alone, Black people have broken barriers and made history in American politics, business, sports, entertainment, and more.
2022 was a historic year in many different sectors. Ketanji Brown Jackson was sworn in as the first Black woman Supreme Court Justice. Harvard University hired Claudine Gay, the first Black president in the nearly 386-year history.
In honor of Black History Month, keep scrolling to learn more about the Black history-makers of the past year.
Politics & Government
Kyra Bolden
Bolden made history this year when she was sworn in as Michigan’s first Black woman Supreme Court justice. Her historic appointment to the Michigan Supreme Court made headlines as she is also the great-granddaughter of lynching victim Jesse Lee Bond. Bolden said the injustice drove her to pursue a career in the justice system.
Jaylen Smith
Within the past year, Smith, an 18-year-old who graduated high school in May 2022, became the youngest mayor in America. He was elected over Nemi Matthews in Earle, Arkansas. As mayor of Earle, Smith promised to improve public safety, tear down abandoned houses, and open up a local grocery.
Sports
Malika Andrews
Malika Andrews made history as the first woman to host the NBA draft. The ESPN personality joined the likes of Jay Bilas, Kendrick Perkins, Adrian Wojnarowski, Bobby Marks, and Mike Schmitz while covering the 2022 draft at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
LeBron James
In the past year, LeBron James became the highest-paid NBA player in history after agreeing to a two-year, $97.1 million extension with the Los Angeles Lakers. With the new contract, James has racked up $532 million in guaranteed career earnings.
Entertainment
Ava DuVernay
In December, Ben & Jerry’s…
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