Tag: Oakland mayor

Barbara Lee Sworn In as Oakland’s 52nd Mayor After Special Election, Making History as First Black Woman to Hold the City’s Top Office

May 21, 2025

Barbara Lee was sworn in as Oakland’s 52nd mayor, becoming the first Black woman to hold the office. She faces a $265M budget crisis and vows bold change.
At 78, Barbara Lee Elected as Oakland’s First Black Woman Mayor After Decades in Congress Fighting for Civil Rights

Apr 21, 2025

Barbara Lee, 78, makes history as Oakland’s first Black woman mayor after a hard-fought race. A civil rights icon, she now faces the city’s biggest challenges.

Barbara Lee Sworn In as Oakland’s 52nd Mayor After Special Election, Making History as First Black Woman to Hold the City’s Top Office