Black History Makers 2023

Meet Llyas Tamir Ross Sr. who is a Black History Maker of Alabama. He is creating uplift and history in the community through motivational speaking.

Military Veteran Jay Jarrett is making black history in Tuscaloosa

Meet Alabama citizen, Michelle Cole Barnes who is creating history with by being a rural community advocate. She feels that she has been able to give back to her rural community through healthcare, ministry and advocacy.

Que’s passion and commitment to her community are unyielding and she is without a doubt a black history maker.

Whitni Molden is a Tuscaloosa native with a true servant’s heart for her community.

Meet Tuscaloosa native, Kenneth Jenkins who is creating history with his graphics and arts design business. He feels that he has been able to give back to his community through graphic arts and technology to Tuscaloosa and beyond.

Meet Erica Grant who is a Black History Maker of Alabama. She creates change through entrepreneurship.

History in the making is Rashinda Reed. She broke barriers as the first black female head coach of the UA Volleyball team in 2021.

Meet Tuscaloosa native, Phillip Craig who is creating history with the Drum National Drum School. He feels that he has been able to sow back the same seeds into the community that God has sown into him.

Black History Makers of Alabama honors Juanita Taggart-Jones for her contributions and impact to the local real estate industry.