EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The inaugural class for the Black Hall of Fame was inducted during a special ceremony Saturday night, March 1.
“The first group of inductees includes distinguished leaders who have shaped El Paso’s cultural, civic and professional landscape,” said a news release announcing the event.
The ceremony and induction ceremony were held at the Starlight Event Center.
The first class for the Hall of Fame consisted of:
- Juan O. Lawson, Ph.D, professor emeritus (UTEP)
- Lt. Col. (Ret.) Cephus “Dusty” Rhodes
- Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Dana J.H. Pittard
- Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Edward W. Greer
- Johnnie M. Washington
- Cynthia D. Horton
- Lillian W. Crouch
- Cheree Coleman
- Renard Johnson
- Marian Bennett
- Zina Silva
- Ouisa D. Davis
- Dionne Mack
- Frances Hills
- Billy Townes
- Aaron Jones
- Alvin Jones
The AJM Collective provided the music. The ensemble is composed primarily of UTEP students and professional community musicians and singers.
Starting next year, nominations will be open in September, with eight individuals and one organization to be honored each year.
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