Profiles of local Black History Makers published in 2023.
Black History Makers 2023
![Meet Black History Maker: Pastor David Gay of Tuscaloosa](http://townsquare.media/site/993/files/2023/02/attachment-Untitled-design-15.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Meet Black History Maker: Pastor David Gay of Tuscaloosa
Black History Makers of Alabama honors Pastor David Gay for his efforts in mental health and community well-being throughout West Alabama.
![Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Advocate: Alabama Native Jori Smith](http://townsquare.media/site/534/files/2023/02/attachment-Untitled-design-49.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Advocate: Alabama Native Jori Smith
Jori Smith, a Tuscaloosa native, is a giving, creative, collaborative leader and advocate.
![Kevin Croom is Making Black History with Youth in Tuscaloosa](http://townsquare.media/site/993/files/2023/02/attachment-Untitled-design-45.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Kevin Croom is Making Black History with Youth in Tuscaloosa
Kevin Croom, the executive director of The Croom Foundation, is impacting at-risk youth in West Alabama by exposing them to college opportunities.
![Tamika Alexander is Making Black History as a News Broadcaster](http://townsquare.media/site/993/files/2023/02/attachment-Untitled-design-48.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Tamika Alexander is Making Black History as a News Broadcaster
Tamika Alexander is making black history through her work in broadcast journalism in West Alabama.
![Arick Evans Jr. Is Impacting The Alabama Community At A Young Age](http://townsquare.media/site/962/files/2023/02/attachment-Welcome-To........jpg?w=980&q=75)
Arick Evans Jr. Is Impacting The Alabama Community At A Young Age
Arick Evans Jr. serves as the 2nd Mister Stillman College in school history.
![Erskine Simmons Is Making Black History Through TCS](http://townsquare.media/site/533/files/2023/02/attachment-PC-44.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Erskine Simmons Is Making Black History Through TCS
Longtime Tuscaloosa City Schools District 7 board member Erskine Simmons has served the students, parents, and citizens of Tuscaloosa for many years, and through his service many lives have been impacted.
![Black History Makers of Alabama Honors Aerial Horton](http://townsquare.media/site/993/files/2023/01/attachment-Untitled-design-40.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Black History Makers of Alabama Honors Aerial Horton
Aerial Horton is using her long-time love for sports to impact youth in Tuscaloosa while serving as the first ever strength and conditioning coach at Paul W. Bryant High School.
![Meet the Outstanding 2022 Black History Makers of Alabama [PHOTOS]](http://townsquare.media/site/534/files/2021/01/Black-History-Makers-No-People-01-002.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Meet the Outstanding 2022 Black History Makers of Alabama [PHOTOS]
Townsquare Media Tuscaloosa thanks you for supporting the 2022 Black History Makers of Alabama. Here is a recap of the wonderful Alabamians that were highlighted during Black History Month.
![Nominate a Black History Maker of Alabama](http://townsquare.media/site/534/files/2021/01/Black-History-Makers-No-People-01-002.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Nominate a Black History Maker of Alabama
Townsquare Media wants you to join us to honor the Black History Makers of Alabama during February for Black History Month 2021. Nominate someone today.