Leroy Smith (activist)

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]

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