Is the Criticism of L.A.’s Mayor Unfair? Black Women Rise to Defend Her.
Many celebrities and politicians have criticized Karen Bass for her city’s response to the wildfires, but her defenders say ...
Carson celebrates life of Gil D. Smith, city founder and first African American mayor
Carson held a memorial tribute for Gilbert D. Smith, a founder of the city and its first African American mayor, on Friday, ...
Will Cuomo Run for Mayor? Racial Politics Complicate His Decision.
An ill-fated run against a Black opponent nearly ended the career of Andrew Cuomo. As he weighs challenging Mayor Eric Adams, ...
Andrew Cuomo would clobber Eric Adams among black voters in Dem primary: new poll
Ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo would clobber Mayor Eric Adams even among black voters if the pair ran against each other in the ...
“That’s my legacy”: Debbie Nash-King reflects on making history as Killeen’s first female African American mayor
As Martin Luther King Day comes to an end, KWTX is highlighting local black historical figures within Central Texas who are ...
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Trailblazer: Montclair Mayor Matthew Carter
Matthew G. Carter (1913-2012) was the first Black mayor of Montclair.  He was elected town commissioner in 1964 and was ...
CT town disbands DEI committee; mayor calls it 'dead end initiative'
A Connecticut town has disbanded its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee that was formed in 2022 following a racist ...
Chicago mayor reiterates opposition to incoming Trump admin's immigration reform
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson reiterated his opposition to anticipated immigration reform policies when President-elect Trump ...
BLM activist-turned-mayor in Georgia accused of using $26K for unauthorized purchases, including overseas trip
The mayor, first elected to the city council in 2017, claimed to WSB-TV the criticism is “a smear campaign” motivated by ...
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Trailblazer: Mayor Glenn Cunningham
Glenn Cunningham (1943-2004) was the first and only Black to win election for mayor of Jersey City. After serving in the ...
Eric Adams’ attendance at Trump’s inauguration, amid pardon talks, triggers political backlash at home
Chief of Department John Chell and Deputy Commissioner for Operations Kaz Daughtry, whom Adams counts as close allies, were spotted in Washington. Chell attended Trump’s New York City rally at Madison ...