Our Leadership.
2026-27 Board of Directors
The Board of Directors of The Black Archives serves as the governing body dedicated to the preservation and elevation of the Black experience across South Florida.
This assembly of visionary leaders provides the intentional stewardship required to maintain our organization’s standing as a leader in archival equity. Their collective expertise ensures that the "physical anchors" of our history—including the Historic Lyric Theater—remain vibrant centers for community resilience and cultural advocacy. We invite you to meet the dedicated individuals who guide our mission to safeguard the sacred narratives of the African Diaspora for future generations.

Don L. Horn, Esq.
Board Chair

Anita McGruder
Vice Chair

Marcia Samuel
Secretary

Anthony Brunson, C.P.A.
Treasurer

Robert G. Beatty, Esq.
Board Member

Khristal Gooding-Copeland
Board Member

Rodney Jacobs, Jr., JD, MPA, MPH
Board Member

Valerie Patterson, Ph.D.
Board Member

Dorothy Jenkins Fields, Ph.D., CA
Founder, Board Member Emeritus

