Tag: Black mayor

Kenneth Gibson, Newark’s First Black Mayor, Who Redefined Leadership in Major Northeastern Cities and Influenced Civil Rights Movement

Nov 5, 2024

Explore how Kenneth Gibson’s historic election as Newark’s first Black mayor transformed northeastern city leadership and influenced the civil rights movement, despite challenges in achieving police reform.
Sam Springer, Hackney’s First Black Mayor and Tireless Advocate, Leaves a Legacy of Community Empowerment and Cultural Pride

Oct 31, 2024

Sam Springer, Hackney’s groundbreaking first Black mayor and MBE recipient, leaves behind a legacy of community advocacy, cultural advancement, and tireless work in race relations.
Lillian Seenoi-Barr, Northern Ireland’s First Black Mayor, Confronts Racism and Misogyny in Leadership Amidst Recent Riots

Aug 27, 2024

Lillian Seenoi-Barr, Northern Ireland’s first black mayor, confronts racism and misogyny in leadership amidst recent riots, calling for unity and careful language in addressing sensitive topics.
Eugene Myrick and Terrance Ruth Compete to Become Raleigh’s First Black Mayor in Nearly 50 Years

Aug 23, 2024

Raleigh’s 2024 mayoral race is heating up. Two candidates, Eugene Myrick and Terrance Ruth, are vying to make history. If elected, either would become Raleigh’s first Black mayor since Clarence Lightner in 1975. The race comes as current…

Kenneth Gibson, Newark’s First Black Mayor, Who Redefined Leadership in Major Northeastern Cities and Influenced Civil Rights Movement