Black Mayors

Kim Janey Concedes Election

Black Bostonians Lament 'Racist City' After Mayoral Primary

Frequently citing Boston's racist reputation, Black Bostonians took turns explaining why they thought the city's voters continue to pass over…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
09.15.21
#TheBlackBallot New York City Mayoral Candidate Eric Adams Holds Media Availability In Brooklyn
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NYC Moves Closer To Electing Second-Ever Black Mayor

New York City moved closer to electing its second-ever Black mayor after Eric Adams was on Tuesday night declared the…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
08.25.21
India Walton, socialist candidate for mayor of Buffalo, New York

Socialist India Walton Makes Mayoral History In Buffalo

India Walton won the Democratic primary election against four-term incumbent Byron Brown in Buffalo, New York. Here's everything to know…
by Natasha Decker, Madame Noire
08.25.21
Tishaura Jones, St. Louis mayoral candidate

Ayanna Pressley Endorses Tishaura Jones For STL Mayor

Massachusetts Rep. Ayanna Pressley has endorsed Tishaura Jones for St. Louis mayor just days ahead of the primary election. It…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
08.26.21
University Graduates Sitting in a Row

Mayor Helps Black Valedictorian After School Cancels Speech

Higher learning.
by Clarissa Hamlin
07.05.18
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London Breed Is San Francisco's First Black Mayor

London Breed becomes San Francisco's acting mayor after the sudden death of Ed Lee.
by nigelroberts1
12.12.17
6th Annual Gentlemen's Ball Royal Brunch

What's The Future Of Black Politics In America?

The Black public’s inclination to support or defend Black political leaders has given way to disenchantment that seemed to persist…
by Bryan Epps, Cassius Life Contributor
12.08.17
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24-Year-Old Goes From Being Homeless To Being Mayor

ITHACA, NY-Svante Missick, a biracial 24-year-old who was homeless as a child, is now the mayor of Ithaca, New York.…
by cganemccalla
06.19.19
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Are Black Mayors Masking Their Blackness For Political…

ATLANTA — Are Black mayors disingenuously masking their Blackness? Political Correspondent Charles Ellison seems to think so. In an opinion…
by NewsOne Staff
06.19.19
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Rise Of Black Mayors Could Spur Fight To…

With the rise of Black mayors in the nation — more than 500 to be exact —more provisions could be…
by NewsOne Staff
06.19.19
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Newark Mayor Cory Booker Rules Out Rumored 2012…

After countless weeks of speculation, Newark Mayor Cory Booker today quelled rumors of a possible U.S. Senate run in 2012.…
by smokey fontaine
06.19.19
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Reed Certified As Winner Of Close Atlanta Mayoral…
by smokey fontaine
06.19.19
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Slim Win For Atlanta Mayor Reveals Weakened Black…
by smokey fontaine
06.19.19
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