Maia Chaka makes history as first Black woman to officiate NFL game

Maia Chaka, a Norfolk State University graduate and Virginia Beach teacher, became the first Black female referee to work an NFL game.

Chaka was the line judge in Carolina’s victory over the New York Jets.https://t.co/sHUYsiC8kU

— The Virginian-Pilot (@virginianpilot) September 13, 2021

Maia Chaka makes history as first Black woman to officiate NFL game https://t.co/MBv5X2grVj via @phillytrib

— Donald Hunt (@DHuntTrib) September 13, 2021