Black History Makers Of Alabama

For 29 years, Sheryl Threadgill-Matthews has been changing the lives of young people in Wilcox County through her organization BAMA Kids, Inc. Learn more about her journey.

Black History Makers of Alabama honors Tuscaloosa native and educator Shante' Morton. Learn more about her life and journey as an advocate for children in our communities.

We salute Danielle Kimbrough for her work to enhance equity in rural counties by leading various efforts for Alabama citizens. Find out more about her journey.

Kicking off 2022 Black History Makers of Alabama we would like to honor Judge Sybil Cleveland of Huntsville. A native of the state and the epitome of black excellence, Judge Cleveland has served over 20 years as a judge to the city of Huntsville.

Nakami Townsell is currently a 2nd grade teacher and the director of the 21st Century Community Learning Center at Southview Elementary School in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. She has been an educator for 18 years and loves every minute of it.

Harrison Taylor was Tuscaloosa's first Black city council president for 12 years. He also was a foot soldier in the civil rights movement of 1963-1964.

Dr. Hilary Green is a well-respected educator and activist at UA. She is known for her in depth Hallowed Grounds tour around campus highlighting UA's dark past of slavery.

Dr. Clarence Sutton Jr. Honored as Black History Maker of Alabama

Ebony Rice Honored as Black History Maker of Alabama

Diva C. Hall Honored As Black History Maker of Alabama