Museum honors first black police officers

Museum honors first black police officers

MIAMI (WSVN) — As part of Black History Month, the City of Miami Black Police Precinct honored some officers who made history. On Thursday, the museum recognized the first five African-American police officers who patrolled the streets of Miami back in 1944. The...
Miami’s first Black cops remember “joy and pain”

Miami’s first Black cops remember “joy and pain”

Pinder leads colleagues in exposing youth to a proud legacy   Miami’s getaway resorts and pristine beaches may be one of the top choices for tourists today, but in years past, segregation kept both Black visitors and Black Miamians locked out. In fact, racial...
Jessie Hill

Jessie Hill

Retired Officer Jesse Hill, with Sampson in the background, at the City of Miami Black Police Precinct and Courthouse on Jan 15, 2009, the day of the Ribbon Cutting after years of hard work and renovation.
Willie Calhoun

Willie Calhoun

Willie Calhoun at the City of Miami Black Police Precinct and Courthouse on Jan 15, 2009, the day of the Ribbon Cutting after years of hard work and renovation.
Eddie Mitchell and Frank Christmas

Eddie Mitchell and Frank Christmas

Retirees Eddie Mitchell and Frank Christmas at the City of Miami Black Police Precinct and Courthouse on Jan 15, 2009, the day of the Ribbon Cutting after years of hard work and renovation.
Archie McKay at the Opening Ceremonies

Archie McKay at the Opening Ceremonies

Retiree Archie McKay at the City of Miami Black Police Precinct and Courthouse on Jan 15, 2009, the day of the Ribbon Cutting after years of hard work and renovation