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Experience the Black Sheriffs’ Memorial — A Living Tribute to Courage, Leadership, and Justice

Honoring a Trailblazer: Richard B. Lankford

Celebrating Richard B. Lankford, Fulton County’s first African American High Sheriff, whose visionary leadership and dedication broke barriers and inspired generations.

Trailblazer for Justice: Frank Davis, Mississippi’s First Black Sheriff Since Reconstruction

Honoring Frank Davis, the first Black sheriff elected in Mississippi since Reconstruction, whose 32-year career shaped law enforcement and inspired generations.

Honoring Legacy, Shaping the Future

Honoring Sheriff Lucius D. Amerson and the legacy of African American sheriffs, whose trailblazing leadership continues to inspire and shape law enforcement today.

Honoring History, Inspiring the Future

One year ago, Congressman Al Green honored Sheriff Walter Moses Burton, the first Black sheriff in the U.S., celebrating his trailblazing legacy in law enforcement.

Highway Named in Honor of Macon County’s First Black Sheriff

Watch this video as a highway is officially dedicated to Lucius D. Amerson, the first Black sheriff elected in Macon County, Alabama.

Honoring Sheriff Lucius D. Amerson — A Legacy of Courage and Service

Honoring my father, Lucius D. Amerson, the first Black sheriff elected in the South, whose courage and leadership continue to inspire generations.

Sheriff Made History Simply by Doing His Job

The scarred Colt revolver carried by Sheriff Lucius D. Amerson tells a powerful story of courage, danger, and the reality of serving as the first Black sheriff in the Deep South.

History-making Alabama sheriff to be honored in Washington, D.C.

Lucius D. Amerson, the first Black sheriff elected in the Deep South since Reconstruction, is being honored in Washington, D.C., for his groundbreaking leadership and lasting impact on American law enforcement.

Honoring a Black History Trailblazer for Justice

A wreath-laying ceremony will honor Sheriff Walter Moses Burton, the first Black sheriff elected in the United States, celebrating his historic legacy and the enduring impact of Black leadership in law enforcement.