“We have so much more to do, and I’m excited to be at the helm of that growth and look forward to ushering in the new chapter for the Raiders,” said Morgan.
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Morgan emphasized leadership and full transparency during her introductory press conference at Allegiant Stadium. “I definitely never want to be the last,” Morgan said, “and I want to get to a point where there is no more firsts.” Morgan, who spent eight years with the city of North Las Vegas, was also the first Black city attorney in the state of Nevada when she served in that role from 2013 to 2016. Former Raiders coach Tom Flores was the first Hispanic head coach to win a Super Bowl title and former coach Art Shell was the first Black head coach of the NFL’s Super Bowl era. She is also the latest Raiders hire to break barriers. Morgan, the former chairwoman of the Nevada Gaming Control Board, is the third woman and third African-American to become president of an NFL team. We are extremely lucky to have her at the helm.” “From the moment I met Sandra, I knew she was a force to be reckoned with.
“Her experience, integrity and passion for this community will be invaluable to our organization,” Davis said.
Team owner Mark Davis said Sandra Douglass Morgan topped his list every time after he spoke to candidates. LAS VEGAS (AP) - The Las Vegas Raiders introduced a former Nevada gambling regulator Thursday as the franchise’s new president, the first Black woman to hold the title with an NFL team.
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