05/01/2026
May is filled with moments that remind us what determination, courage, and perseverance can accomplish. Here are a few historic milestones we are reflecting on this month:
🏅 May 1, 1915 - Olympic gold medalist Archie Williams was born in Oakland, California. He won the 400-meter race at the 1936 Berlin Olympics and later served as a pilot and instructor for the Tuskegee Airmen, leaving a legacy that extended far beyond the track.
🏇 May 17, 1875 - The first Kentucky Derby was held at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, beginning a tradition that would grow into one of the most iconic events in American sports.
✈️ May 20, 1932 - Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean, completing her transatlantic journey and cementing her place as a trailblazer in aviation history.
These moments continue to shape conversations around leadership, equality, innovation, and ambition.