Maia Chaka Becomes 1st Black Woman to Officiate NFL Game During Jets vs. Panthers

The Carolina Panthers' 19-14 victory over the New York Jets didn't just see Zach Wilson's highly anticipated debut under center for the Gang Green.

Maia Chaka was the first Black woman to work as an official in an NFL game.

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Prior to the occasion, Chaka said the game would be a "proud moment for myself" and those around her:

NFL

Maia Chaka is making history today.<br><br>She will be the first black woman to officiate an NFL game.