2021.April. History Makers

The longest-running sideline reporter in the National Basketball Association and the National Football League (1984- ).
Pam Oliver
Florida A&M UiversityNBA/NFL Veteran Sideline Reporter
Pam Oliver<br>Florida A&M Uiversity
The longest-sitting university president in the U.S. (1968-)…more than five decades as an administrator.
Dr. Norman Francis
Xavier University
President
Dr. Norman Francis<br/> Xavier University</br/>
Former Negro League player who became the first full-time commissioner of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) in 1970 and the Eastern Intercollegiate Athletic Association (EIAC) from 1996-2006.
Ken A. Free, Sr.
North Carolina A&T University
Former Commissioner
Ken A. Free, Sr.<br/>North Carolina A&T University</br/>
One of the most successful and visible personal injury and medical malpractice lawyers in the United States.
Willie Gary
Shaw University
Attorney
Willie Gary<br>Shaw University</br>
Served as Commander, Joint Task Force Katrina. Honored with the Omar N. Bradley "Spirit of Independence Award" for his leadership in the recovery of New Orleans.
Russel L. Honore
Southern A&M CollegeLt. General, US Army, ret.
Russel L. Honore<br>Southern A&M College