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Associated Press News on MSN · 13h

Justice Department investigates Chicago’s hiring practices after mayor touts Black hires

The U.S. Department of Justice has opened a civil rights investigation into hiring practices at the city of Chicago in response to comments made by Mayor Brandon Johnson at a church Sunday, praising the number of and naming Black people in top positions in his administration.

NBC News on MSN · 1d

Justice Department to investigate Chicago after mayor's remarks about hiring Black officials

Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon said she authorized the probe after Mayor Brandon Johnson's comments about hiring prominent Black officials for his administration.

Washington Examiner on MSN · 11h

DOJ investigating Chicago after Mayor Brandon Johnson’s remarks on black hires

The Justice Department launched a probe into whether Chicago engaged in racially discriminatory hiring practices after Mayor Brandon Johnson touted black hires.

Democratic challenger defeats Pittsburgh mayor in a primary

NBC News on MSN · 8h

Democratic challenger defeats Pittsburgh mayor in a primary, after a clash over the party's future

Allegheny County Controller Corey O’Connor defeated Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey in the city’s hotly contested Democratic mayoral primary, The Associated Press projected Tuesday.

PublicSource on MSN · 8h

AP call: O’Connor wins Pittsburgh’s Democratic mayoral primary

The Democratic primary pitted Pittsburgh’s first Black mayor against a popular elected official whose father led the city nearly two decades ago. Second-time candidate Tony Moreno won the Republican nod.

Democratic Progressives Dealt Blow in Pittsburgh Mayoral Election

You can get in touch with James by emailing [email protected] Pittsburgh's Mayor Ed Gainey, who had allied himself with progressives, has lost a Democratic primary challenge, according to the Associated Press.

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Omaha elects first Black mayor, ousting Republican leadership of Nebraska's largest city

The Democrat's win over the city's three-term Republican mayor touched on national hot-button issues, a possible bellweather ...

Barbara Lee Sworn In as Oakland's First Black Woman Mayor Amid Fiscal Crisis and Promises of Reform

Barbara Lee is inaugurated as Oakland's 51st mayor, set to tackle the city's budget, public safety, and housing. She is the ...

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Omaha poised to have first Black leader after mayor concedes race

Omaha’s first female mayor has conceded the city’s mayoral race to a man who is poised to become the community’s first Black ...

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First female mayor of Omaha concedes in race against likely first Black mayor

Omaha’s first female mayor has conceded the race for mayor to a man who will likely become its first Black mayor ...

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Colorado Springs mayor testifies in cross-burning trial: ‘It felt very targeted against me’

One of the defendant’s attorneys argued their alleged actions were political theater — free speech protected by the ...

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Colorado couple set to go on trial over staged cross burning in front of campaign sign for Black candidate

A husband and wife are set to go on trial in federal court in Denver over what federal prosecutors have said was a stunt to ...

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City names first black, hijab-wearing Lord Mayor

The new Lord Mayor of Sheffield has made history as the first black woman wearing a hijab to be appointed to the role. Labour ...

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Hillsborough’s 1st Black mayor, Horace Johnson, a mentor and activist, dies at 95

Born in Alabama, the mayor fought for integration, dodged threats on his life, and led changes to give his town stability.

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