In this gateway,we honor those Black men whose contributions typically don’t make it on to the 6 o’clock news. We highlight Black men who’ve performed acts of kindness or courage in or for the benefit of the Black community.
Captain LeRoy Homer The LeRoy W. Homer, Jr. Foundation will honor the memory of the September 11th hero through yearly aviation scholarships. LeRoy Homer was the first officer on United Flight 93, which tragically crashed in Shanksville, PA on September 11, 2001.
The Foundation will honor LeRoy's love of flying by encouraging and financially supporting young men and women with an interest in aviation. The scholarships will allow recipients to pursue professional flight instruction leading to certification as private pilots.. Click here to read more about this hero.
Sergeant De Lacy Davis
Known in the community as Brother De Lacy, Davis is not one to turn his back or hold his tongue in the face of injustice. Disturbed by the high incidence of police brutality in this country, Davis, at great risk to himself and his career, decided to tackle the problem head-on. He spoke out against police officers that use brutality as a means of enforcing the law. In 1991 he founded the community-based organization Black Cops Against Police Brutality, (B-CAP). Click here to read more about this community hero.
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Keeping A Watchful Eye
Dedicated to those Black men who love, protect, and watch over our communities.
Community Outreach
Give recognition to those Black men who commit their time, talent and enrgies to improving their communities.
Unsung Heros
Saluting those Black men who have perform selfless acts to uplift their communities.
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Heros now and tomorrow is also the theme for this gateway. We want to thank those Black men who take up public service to break barriers and honor those Black men who set milestones as they protect and serve us. Including, but not limited to:
• African American Warriors
• The Ultimate Buffalo Soldiers Site
• The Black Cowboys
• The Organization of Black Airline Pilots, Inc.
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