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Milestones for Black citizens in Schenectady history, post World War II | The Daily Gazette
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January 31, 2021
The Schenectady Silhouettes pose for a photo in 2001. Founding members include, from left, Eveyln Baird, Marsha Mortimore (background), Minnie Stamper (seated), Hilvan Finch, Corine Sadler and James Stamper. Gazette file photos
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1947: Classie Cox is the first Black teacher hired by the Schenectady City School District.
1949: The Schenectady chapter of the NAACP is established; Gerald A. White, pastor at Friendship Baptist Church, is the first president.
1951: James Stamper is the first Black supervisor at the General Electric Co.
1952: Arthur Chaires becomes the first Black officer for the Schenectady Police Department. ....

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