Leroy Smith (activist) explained

Leroy Smith (1911-1989) was an African American entrepreneur and activist.[1]

Born in Eufaula, Oklahoma, he later moved to Denver, Colorado where he became well known to the business community.[2] Smith is notable for being Colorado’s first African American deputy game warden, the first Black member of Denver's Chamber of Commerce, and first Black outfitter licensed to sell guns.[3] Smith has been inducted into the Broadcast Pioneers of Colorado Hall of Fame as of 2017 for his work as Denver's first African American radio DJ.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ufheil . Angela . Clapham . Phillip . 4 Black Coloradans Who Shaped Centennial State History . 5280 Denver's Mile High Magazine . 25 February 2022 . 28 February 2024.
  2. Web site: No . Name . Leroy Smith Papers . Denver Public Library, Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library . 28 February 2024.
  3. Web site: Jones . Jae . LEROY SMITH: PROMINENT ACTIVIST AND FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN LICENSED TO SELL FIRE ARMS IN COLORADO . Blackthen Discovering our History . 19 April 2022 . 28 February 2024.
  4. Web site: No . Name . Leroy Smith . Bradcast Pioneers of Colorado . 28 February 2024.

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