Howard later became the first African-American member of the Yankees.

The club had admitted its first African-American member in 1990, but was still closed to women.

There were no African-American members of the police force.

But the club, which admitted its first African-American member in 1990, has faced questions about racial and gender equity.

He has brought additional attention as the sole African-American member of a major rock band with otherwise white members.

However, the group has included female, African-American and homosexual members in past incarnations.

Worked with African-American members of the church during the 1960s.

The House's first African-American member was elected in 1870.

A slave gallery was provided for the African-American members of the congregation.

The club admitted its first African-American and female members in 1987.