In 1957- Southern Christian Leadership Conference founded
In 1968- Henry Lewis becomes first African American to lead a symphony orchestra
To Inspire You
Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter
Martin Luther King, Jr
Our Mission, Goals and Vision
The purpose of the AAPA is to improve relationships between Law Enforcement Officers and the Community, to engender a special rapport between Officers and citizens, active involvement of Black Officers in community affairs, the recruiting of Black Officers, an everyday function of every member of the Association