- Douglas School was the only school that African Americans could attend, prior to desegregation. Mr. Edwin Mangram was the long-time, dedicated principal. There were numerous graduates from Douglas School who have made significant contributions to the El Paso community and to our Country.
- Wayne Thornton started the UTEP Lady Miners Basketball Team & wrote a column for the El Paso Times for many years.
- Natasha Lacy played in the WNBA for the New York Liberty Basketball team. She is a graduate of Montwood High School & UTEP.
- Kayla Thornton plays in the WNBA for the Dallas Wings. She is a graduate of Irvin High School & UTEP.
- James Forbes played on the 1972 Olympic Basketball team. He is a coach at Andres High School.
- Aaron Jones attended Burges High School & UTEP and plays with the Green Bay Packers.
- Alvin Jones was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens. He established a foundation with his twin brother Aaron called “A&A All The Way”.
- Ray Mickens played for the New York Jets & attended Andres High School.
- Khalid attended Americas High School and is a Grammy-nominated recording artist. He contributes generously to the El Paso community thru “The Great Khalid Foundation”.
- Ron Stallworth is the author of the book (and movie) Black Klansman.
- Michelle Hill-Sheffield is an Assistant District Attorney with the County of El Paso.
- Dr. Nichole Linen is a Behavior Health Specialist for the Denver Broncos. Prior to that, she provided clinical & sport psychology support to more than 500 student athletes & the entire athletic Dept. at Auburn University. She graduated from Andress High School.
- Maj. General Dana Pittard (Retired) is the former commanding general of Fort Bliss & is credited with improving relations between the base & the City, as well as overseeing the transformation of Ft. Bliss to a first-class military installation.
- General Edward Greer moved up the ranks from Private to General and chose to retire in El Paso, where he & his wife, Jewell, have contributed greatly to the El Paso community.
- Lieutenant Divenus E. (Tiny) Parker is the first African-American to earn the rank of Lieutenant in the El Paso Fire Department.
- Cleola Berry is a long-time community activist and is the first African American to hold the position of Chairman Director of the El Paso Chamber of Commerce Women’s Department in 2000.
- Kimberly Boswell Seymore has published her second book entitled “In Pursuit of Purpose” covering women empowerment.