Who is...Dr. Robert Ingram?

This series could not exclude the incredible Dr. Robert (Dr. Bob) Ingram! I have great memories of Dr. Ingram tellin' it like it is and giving a great speech at church banquet I attended years ago. He was a powerful, progressive, and compassionate leader in Miami-Dade, and his work will never be forgotten. Some highlights of Dr. Ingram's life and leadership are:

• FIRST Black officer assigned to the Miami Police Dept's motorcycle unit
• FIRST Black officer assigned to all-white dowtown Miami area
• FIRST Black City Manager, City of South Miami
• Former Mayor and Police Chief, City of Opa Locka
  
• Miami-Dade County School Board Member, District 1 (until time of death).
• Dr. Robert B. Ingram Elementary School (formerly Opa Locka Elementary) named in his honor.
  

Dr. Ingram passed away on September 5, 2007. He will always be remembered for his tremendous contributions to our community and paving the way for us all. For Dr. Robert Ingram's bio, visit the website in his honor HERE.

Dade County history, pass it on!


(Photo source: Blogging Black Miami)