Pettis Norman: The Life And Legacy Of HBCU Legend And Civil Rights Trailblazer

Pettis Burch Norman, an HBCU legend out of Johnson C. Smith University and native of Lincolnton, Georgia, passed away at his home in Dallas on July 7, 2025, at the age of 86. Norman was one of the few NFL athletes who openly championed civil rights causes as a leader and even promoted financial literacy within the […]