Nominate a Trailblazer
Your Honor Roll nominee should be the first African American to break the color barrier in a field previously open only to whites. You can find some ideas in the directory of 30 barrier-breaking trailblazers entered in the “Evolution of Black History” timeline. You can also choose someone from your own community, such as your town's first African-American mayor, fire chief, or school principal.

My Honor Roll Nominee Is

Please choose either Option 1 (existing nominees) or Option 2 (add a new nominee)

Option 1: Choose from the pull-down list.

OR

Option 2: Type in a nomination.

Trailblazer's first name:


Trailblazer's last name:

   
Why is the person a trailblazer?


First name only:
Last initial:
Grade:
State:
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Your written submission describes the work of a trailblazing African American.
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