who is the first african american warden in the usa
Thomas had a reputation as guff and tough, a taskmaster as an administer who also remained a warm human being. Three years after Thomas became warden at HDM, James C. Harrison was named warden at the Brooklyn House of Detention for Men. Both were provisional appointments. Both titles were made permanent with formal swearing-in ceremonies April 29, 1969. Thomas is credited with the honor of being DOC s first African-American warden because his provisional appointment preceded Harrison s by three years, although both were sworn into their permanent titles the same day.