On Jan. 4, 2021, the 25th season ofThe Bachelorpremiered.

This season, viewers will have a chance to experienceThe Bachelorwith the first-ever Black Bachelor at its helm.

Previously,Rachel Lindsayserved as the first Black woman to become the Bachelorette in 2017 (viaUs Weekly).

The Bachelor contestant Lauren Maddox posing for a selfie at the beach

“We know this is a few grains of sand in a very big hourglass.”

Case in point: Miami resident and fashionable African American lawyer Lauren Maddox.

Recently, Lauren had her law reviews published (per ABC).

The Bachelor contestant Lauren Maddox at the beach wearing sunglasses and a white swimsuit

Lauren does her best to spend as much time with her nieces as she can.

The Bachelor contestant Lauren Maddox graduating from law school

The Bachelor contestant Lauren Maddox holding her niece