Maryland leaders publicly support Black History Month despite Trump’s DEI attacks
Maryland political leaders stepped up their support Saturday for Black History Month in the midst of an onslaught of attacks ...
Charlotte’s Black mayors reveal hopes for Charlotte’s future — and issue a challenge
Mayor Vi Lyles joined former mayors Harvey Gantt and Patrick Cannon at the Sarah Stevenson Tuesday Forum as part of its Black ...
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Black Voters Helped Elect Eric Adams Mayor. Now They May Back Cuomo.
Many Black voters continued to support him after his federal indictment, saying they believed he was unfairly targeted. Even now, the mayor has held on to much of his support from the city’s ...
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 ...
Honoring Black History: Ferguson mayor reflects on her historic term
Breaking barriers and making history. Ella Jones became the first Black person elected to the Ferguson City Council in April 2015. In June 2020, she became the city’s first Black mayor.
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Three of Charlotte's four Black mayors reflect on their service
Three of Charlotte’s four Black mayors met to discuss their experiences during the Sarah Stevenson Tuesday Forum, an event at ...
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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 and ...