Nino was Puerto Rican of African descent. Not to appear insensitive to race, although he is Latin he is broadly considered the man who broke the color barrier in Cincy. I don't see an issue with referring to him as "black". By strictly African-American considerations it would be Harmon, but Nino was truly the first non-white or American Indian. To be more technical you could refer to him as "colored", but although use is acceptable in providing historical context, it isn't a word you want to use in everyday conversation. The manner in which the OP presented him is just fine IMO.
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