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Black Excellence
![Erskine Simmons Is Making Black History Through TCS](http://townsquare.media/site/533/files/2023/02/attachment-PC-44.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Erskine Simmons Is Making Black History Through TCS
Longtime Tuscaloosa City Schools District 7 board member Erskine Simmons has served the students, parents, and citizens of Tuscaloosa for many years, and through his service many lives have been impacted.
![Black Excellence: Saluting "Coach Jaz" Of Sumter County](http://townsquare.media/site/962/files/2022/07/attachment-thumbnail_IMG_3870.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Black Excellence: Saluting "Coach Jaz" Of Sumter County
It doesn't have to be Black History Month for us to recognize great individuals in Alabama. Jazmin Mitchell is simply Black Excellence.
![Black Excellence: Highlighting Dr. Liza Nicholson](http://townsquare.media/site/962/files/2022/07/attachment-Tuscaloosa-Alabama-Students-Inspire-One-Another-With-This-Simple-Act-8.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Black Excellence: Highlighting Dr. Liza Nicholson
It doesn't have to be Black History Month for us to recognize great individuals in Alabama. Dr. Liza Nicholson is simply Black Excellence.
![Black History Makers of Alabama Honors Pastor Mike McClure Jr.](http://townsquare.media/site/962/files/2022/02/attachment-Untitled-design-61.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Black History Makers of Alabama Honors Pastor Mike McClure Jr.
Pastor Mike Jr. has one of the fastest-growing churches in the United States. He is a multitalented leader who changes the lives of many people through ministry, music, and his philanthropic work in Alabama.
![Civil Rights Foot Soldier Amongst Us, Meet Willie Mae Ike Wells](http://townsquare.media/site/962/files/2022/02/attachment-Untitled-design-4.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Civil Rights Foot Soldier Amongst Us, Meet Willie Mae Ike Wells
Meet Willie Mae Ike Wells, one of the foot soldiers of the civil rights movement in Tuscaloosa.
![Local Fraternity Brings Smiles To Tuscaloosa, Alabama Students With This Heartwarming Gesture](http://townsquare.media/site/962/files/2021/10/attachment-250914304_10159755981709309_3370245128126221517_n.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Local Fraternity Brings Smiles To Tuscaloosa, Alabama Students With This Heartwarming Gesture
Giving back to the community is a key part in caring for the next generation. This fraternity went the extra mile to show local students that they matter.
![Black Excellence: Tuscaloosa, Alabama College Students Dress to Impress at Stillman College](http://townsquare.media/site/962/files/2021/08/attachment-Untitled-design-5.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Black Excellence: Tuscaloosa, Alabama College Students Dress to Impress at Stillman College
There is one thing about going to an HBCU that I love. You will learn how to dress professionally. Stillman encourages their students to dress up weekly.
![Stillman Alum To Compete in U.S. Olympic Trials](http://townsquare.media/site/534/files/2020/11/Stillman-College.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Stillman Alum To Compete in U.S. Olympic Trials
Ring the good news bell! Stillman Alumni continue to do big things in the sports arena.
![You Can Help Us Recognize Black Excellence in Tuscaloosa, Alabama](http://townsquare.media/site/534/files/2021/06/GettyImages-1256243702.jpg?w=980&q=75)
You Can Help Us Recognize Black Excellence in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Black Excellence is more than a hashtag or a cute catchphrase. It’s a statement of greatness. You can help us recognize Black Excellence in West Alabama.