BerThaddaeus Bailey: Having a Black mayor for Tulsa bigger than symbolism
To every young Black boy in Tulsa, let this be a reminder that you are not limited by history. You are empowered by it, says ...
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Richmond's first Black mayor is remembered as a civil rights fighter and trailblazer
RICHMOND, Va. — Current and former Virginia elected leaders speaking at this weekend's service for the first Black mayor of Richmond recalled Henry L. Marsh III's trailblazing career and his ...
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Residents in this Cleveland area remember village of 1st Black mayor in Ohio, ensure neighborhood's future
Residents of the Lee-Seville neighborhood in Cleveland’s Ward 1 are reaching back to the past to ensure the neighborhood’s future.
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Three of Charlotte's four Black mayors reflect on their service
Mayor Vi Lyles (left) with Harvey Gantt (center) and Patrick Cannon on Tuesday, Feb. 4. 2025. Three of Charlotte’s four Black mayors met to discuss their experiences during the Sarah Stevenson ...
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DeSoto native, now mayor, Rachel Proctor seeks to better city for future generations
DeSoto Mayor Rachel L. Proctor is just the third Black person to hold the position in the predominantly African American city in southern Dallas County.(Chitose Suzuki / Staff Photographer ...
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Black mayors of Charlotte gather to discuss city’s past, future
Charlotte’s past and present black mayors gathered at Belmont Regional Center on Tuesday morning to tell stories of how they rose to their positions, and what they hope to see in Charlotte ...
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Richmond’s first Black mayor is remembered as a civil rights fighter and trailblazer
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Current and former Virginia elected leaders speaking at this weekend’s service for the first Black mayor of Richmond recalled Henry L. Marsh III’s trailblazing career ...