For over a century, the Sherman family in Texas welcomed generation after generation of boys. But history will be rewritten next spring, March 2026: a baby girl is finally on the way.
Michael Sherman, a Houston-area firefighter, and his wife, Joacquia Sherman, shared the joyful news at a family gathering on Sunday. Their daughter will be the first girl born into the Black Sherman family in 108 years.
“I just feel honored,” Michael told ABC 7 Eyewitness News. “We are the ones bringing the baby girl into the world. Finally, after over 100 years. It’s amazing.”
Breaking a 108-Year Tradition
The last girl born into the family was Orah Belle Sherman, Michael’s great-great aunt, who arrived in 1917. Known as a trailblazer in Atlanta, Orah Belle lived through the civil rights era, met civil rights leaders, and left her own mark on history.
Michael said the family often reflected on Orah Belle’s strength and resilience — and now sees a powerful connection between her legacy and the baby girl on the way.
Generations of Hope Fulfilled
The Shermans say this isn’t just a pregnancy announcement; it’s the breaking of a generational pattern that has lasted through world wars, civil rights battles, and cultural shifts.
Michael’s grandmother, Lydia Robertson, couldn’t contain her pride: “I love her. No matter what path she chooses, we will be with her. She’s going to always have support here.”
Looking Ahead
The baby is due in March 2026, and the family is even considering checking with the Guinness World Records to see if they’ve set a record for the longest boy streak before a girl was born.
For the Shermans, though, the record-breaking moment is less about recognition and more about celebrating a long-awaited blessing.
“It feels like a new chapter,” Michael said. “She’s already special, and she’s not even here yet.”
