Deputy Mayor Sharon Owens could become Syracuse’s first Black mayor. With Election Day approaching, her campaign highlights a new vision for the city’s future.
Gary, Indiana, renames Grant Street to Richard Gordon Hatcher Boulevard, honoring the first Black mayor’s powerful legacy of leadership, civil rights, and community building.
Tequila Gray makes history as Ballwin’s first Black alderwoman, leading a bold push for safer streets and stronger community voices.
Shaundel Washington-Spivey has become La Crosse’s first Black and openly LGBTQ mayor, promising unity and inclusion for all residents.