Floyd Norman was Disney's first African-American animator. He's shown above in 1956, working as an "apprentice inbetweener" on Sleeping Beauty. Michael Flore Films/Falco Ink.

Dozens of onlookers crowded the Opera House lobby to get a glimpse of the 34-year-old dancer, who became ABT’s first African-American principal dancer in 2015.

Another African American artist inspiring change is Floyd Norman, the first African-American animator at Disney who contributed to “Sleeping Beauty,” “The Jungle Book” and “Mulan.” ...

CHICAGO -- We continue to celebrate Black History month, with the legendary Floyd Norman, Disney's first Black animator. He's been making magic for over six decades, from "Sleeping Beauty" to ...

Disney’s first African-American animator: ... He worked on various features, including Sleeping Beauty, The Sword in the Stone, and The Jungle Book and several short subjects.