It's important to acknowledge the contributions of many Black actors throughout the channel's history. Some of the earlier notable Black actors on Disney Channel include:
* Orlando Brown in "That's So Raven" (2003-2007)
* Raven-Symoné in "That's So Raven" (2003-2007)
* Tiffani Thiessen in "Saved by the Bell" (1989-1993) (which aired on Nickelodeon initially, but reruns were shown on Disney Channel)
* Kadeem Hardison in "A Different World" (1987-1993) (which aired on NBC, but reruns were shown on Disney Channel)
It's also worth noting that "The Mickey Mouse Club" featured several Black actors during its original run in the 1950s and 1960s, including Sharon Faye and Bobby Burgess.
Therefore, pinpointing a single "first" Black actor on Disney Channel is challenging and overlooks the contributions of many talented individuals throughout its history.