Success in America often depends on opportunity—but for Black Americans, those opportunities have historically been denied or obstructed. Despite facing slavery, segregation, and systemic racism, countless Black trailblazers have forged their own paths to greatness.

One such pioneer was Samuel T. Wilcox, who broke barriers by opening Fancy & Staple Groceries, the first high-end grocery store owned by a Black American. His story is one of resilience, innovation, and a refusal to settle for less.

✨ Learn more about this inspiring piece of history in my latest Historical Spotlight.