Tulsa mayor backs reparations plan for ‘Black Wall Street’ massacre victims
Monroe Nichols supports “significant elements” of the measure to recompense the families of Black people killed or left ...
Richmond’s 1st Black mayor remembered as a civil rights fighter and trailblazer
Hundreds of people attended Saturday’s funeral at a Richmond-area church for Henry L. Marsh III, who died Jan. 23 at age 91, ...
Gov. Healey, Mayor Wu kick off Black History Month with celebrations in Boston
Boston kicked off Black History Month celebrations on Monday with prayer, song, powerful speeches, and a call to action.
Black mayors of Charlotte gather to discuss city’s past, future
CHARLOTTE — Charlotte’s past and present black mayors gathered at Belmont Regional Center on Tuesday morning to tell stories ...
Four Milwaukee Black community leaders honored as part of Black History Month
Mayor Cavalier Johnson presented awards for outstanding citizen, education advocate, minority business champion and ...
Lelia Foley-Davis defends her title as first black female mayor against Ohio claims
Controversy over whether the Former Mayor of Taft, Lelia Foley Davis was in fact the first black female mayor in the United States.NewsChannel 8’s Rian Stockett ...
Georgia councilwoman tells ex-BLM mayor to stop playing 'victim' after charging Africa vacay to city card
A councilwoman slammed South Fulton Mayor Khalid Kamau for chastising the "all-Black council" for criticizing his lavish ...
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.
Baltimore mayor fights back against attacks on DEI initiatives with ‘Definitely Earned It’ campaign
President Donald Trump’s attack on diversity, equity and inclusion programs is leading to pushback from Baltimore's mayor.
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Richmond's first Black mayor is remembered as a civil rights fighter and trailblazer
“He taught us it is one thing to have power ... Douglas Wilder, who followed Marsh as Richmond’s mayor and later became the nation’s first Black governor. Marsh joined with Samuel L.
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Making an impact: Milwaukee trailblazers honored at mayor's Black History Month Recognition Ceremony
February is Black History Month, and Milwaukee's mayor is focusing on how African American leaders are shaping our community. "Black History Month is not just a time to celebrate ...