bill rawls jr.
William “Bill” Rawls, Jr. became the first African-American mayor in the city of Brownsville in Tennessee. The historic mark is additionally noteworthy as Rawls defeated outgoing mayor Jo Matherne, who was the city’s first female mayor. Rawls won the election by capturing 65 percent of the vote compared to Matherne’s 35, according to unofficial numbers […]
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