Who is the first black female referee?

Maia Chaka
Upstate New York native Maia Chaka has made history as the NFL’s first Black female referee. Chaka, born and raised in Rochester, N.Y., made her National Football League officiating debut as a line judge during Sunday’s game between the New York Jets and the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Who is the black referee in the NFL?

referee Maia Chaka
NFL referee Maia Chaka makes history. Chaka said before the game “it’s a privilege that I’ve been chosen to represent women and women of color in the most popular sport in America.”

Who was the first black ref in the NFL?

Johnny Grier
Johnny Grier (born April 16, 1947) is a former American football official for 23 years in the National Football League (NFL) from 1981 to 2004. He began in the NFL as a field judge before becoming the first African-American referee in the history of the NFL with the start of the 1988 NFL season.

Who was the first African-American to play in the NFL?

Fritz Pollard
In 1920, Fritz Pollard became the first African-American to play in the NFL during its formative years. However, in the years after Fritz’s departure, the NFL owners imposed a “gentleman’s agreement” preventing the signing of more black players. The four men below are credited with re-integrating the NFL in 1946.

What does Sarah Thomas do for a living?

American Football Official
Sarah Thomas/Professions

How many black NFL referees are there?

four Black referees
Michael Signora, Senior Vice President of Football & International Communications, told NPR there are currently four Black referees and 40 Black game officials of 121 total.

Who is the oldest referee in the NFL?

Walt Coleman III
He wore uniform number 65. During his final season in 2018, Coleman was the NFL’s longest current tenured referee….Walt Coleman.

Which NFL team has the most African American players?

The Raiders
The Raiders Had More Black Players Than Any NFL Team.