Black Women Firsts

Twenty-two-year-old Racine native, Willow Newell, is the first Black woman to be named Miss Wisconsin. In September, she'll compete for Miss America in Florida.

Newly appointed Port Milwaukee Director Jackie Q. Carter is the first person of color and first woman to hold the position. She reflects on the port, her role and what it means to hold it.

Our Black Women Firsts series has been highlighting black women in Wisconsin who are the first to hold their titles in their industries. We close our…

In honor of Black History Month, we're highlighting several black women making history in their roles and industries here in Wisconsin. The series is…

In honor of Black History Month, we're highlighting several black women who are making history in their roles and industries here in Wisconsin. The series…