The Forgotten History of Miami’s FIRST Black Police Officers | Your Story

Beyond Overtown’s vibrant street art and cultural spots lies an overlooked piece of Miami history: the City of Miami Black Police Precinct & Courthouse Museum.

In 1944, the first five black patrolmen were sworn in which led to the creation of this precinct, the only one of its kind in the nation. Oldest living black police officer Lt. Archie McKay and museum director Terrance Cribbs-Lorrant are sharing the challenges these officers faced during the Jim Crow era and how they fought to preserve this building from demolition.

Learn how this forgotten part of history is now making an impact on the future of Miami policing.

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0:00 Miami's First Black Police Precinct
1:07 Meet Miami's Oldest Living Black Police Officer
2:43 Tour of the Precinct
3:26 How Blacks joined the Police Force
4:47 Being a Black Police Officer in the 50s
7:06 Patrolling Overtown
8:27 Connecting with Current & Future Officers

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