Tag: First African-American mayor
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Discover how Rod Nicholson, a Midwestern civil engineer, became Terry, Mississippi’s first African-American mayor, transforming the town’s infrastructure while navigating racial challenges across three terms.
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Marcus Knight, the history-making mayor who became Lancaster, Texas’ first African-American mayor in 2008. With a legacy of public service and inspiration from family trailblazers, Knight’s journey from FAMU graduate to city leader exemplifies dedication, commitment, and breaking…
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