Huntington, WV Black History

James Finley

Police Officer

James Finley was a member of the Huntington Police Department from 1937 – 1950 where he served as a police officer and the first black detective on the Huntington Police Force.

Search for Someone

Know who you’re looking for? Try searching for them:

Allen, Doris H. Ph.D

Community Activist

Bailey, Pam

Principal/Spring Hill Elementary

Barnes, Dwaine

Coach/Mentor

Barnett, C.C. MD

Founder of Barnett Hospital

Barnett, Callie J.

Community Activist

Barnett, Carl E.

Entrepreneur

Bass, Dorsey

Musician

Battle, Mildred, Ph.D

Educator

Blue, Doris Elaine

Playwright/Artist

Blue, Kenneth E.

Dean of Students/Marshall University

Branch, Norman

Founder/Positive People Association

Brown, Troy

Athlete/3-time Super bowl champion/NFL Coach

Bruce, Arkell

Coach/Huntington Prep

Brydie, James L. Esq

Lawyer

Carter-Grear, Effie Ph.D

Educator

Carter, Philip

Community Activist/Professor

Cleckley, Betty J. Ph.D

Vice President Multicultural Affairs/Marshall University

Cleckley, Franklin JD

WV Supreme Court Justice/Author

Clements, Sandra

City Councilwoman

Clemons, T.C.

Educator