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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 ...
Barbara Lee sworn-in as 52nd Mayor of Oakland, first Black woman to serve in the city's highest office
Barbara Lee received a standing ovation on Tuesday as she entered the Oakland City Hall to take the oath of office. A ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.
John Ewing set to become Omaha's first Black mayor and flip the office for Democrats
John Ewing, the treasurer of Douglas County, Nebraska, is set to become Omaha’s first Black mayor after his opponent conceded ...