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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[@christophernazon4256]

I visited this museum today and had an amazing experience. I was completely shocked to hear about this history, especially being that I'm born and raised in Miami. Going through the tour, I just imagined all the stuff that the first 5 patrol officers had to deal with, and how much lives were saved in the 20 years that They operated in black communities. I will be returning with friends!

[@felipemarrou276]

Very well produced video! Interesting story.

[@doublenickelzeta]

Excellent job! 👍🏼

[@1anonly122]

This story is one I always knew. My grandfather was one of the black men who signed the charter. My neighbor as a kid was one of the first five black officers, he was also my grandfather's neighbor in overtown and my father's neighbor. My uncle served as a city of Miami officer. I love the stories and the time I got to live when blacks couldn't be in Miami Beach unless you were working and you needed a Miami beach work permit if you were black. Without it jail you go. A time when black all lives in the same community,owned stores and Mr Meadows Sinclair gas station. There was also a beer brewery there. Only got 10+15 years of itbefore they did the divide and conquer. but I was memorable.

[@christophernazon4256]

That's a beautiful testimony, thank you!