Tag: Public Service
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Garrison McMurtrey made history as the first Black man elected to Minnesota’s Ramsey County Board, securing overwhelming support in a special election for District 3.
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Henry Pace, Henderson’s first Black mayor, brings decades of trailblazing experience and a vision for community change. Learn about his historic journey and leadership.
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Eddie Lewis Turner, one of Escambia’s first Black bus drivers, is remembered for his 36 years of service and his dedication to connecting communities. Learn about his legacy in Pensacola.
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Siela Bynoe is Long Island’s first Black state senator, committed to addressing affordable housing, education, and environmental issues in her district.
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Remembering Ben Espy, the first Black president pro tem of Columbus City Council, whose contributions to justice, equality, and community empowerment continue to inspire.
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Dr. Alieka Anderson-Henry has been sworn in as the first African-American female chairwoman of Clayton County, Georgia. Her leadership promises to bring positive change and growth to the community.
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Katrina Hobbs Everett has made history as Haverhill’s first Black woman elected to the City Council. Learn about her political journey and her vision for the future of the city.
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Jongilizwe Harold Sobantu, Bulawayo’s pioneering first Black engineer, remembered for his groundbreaking career, community service, and spiritual leadership after passing at 83.
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Discover the remarkable career of Hon. Harold Melton, Georgia’s first Black Supreme Court Justice, his role in criminal justice reform, and his leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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London Breed, San Francisco’s first Black female mayor, concedes the mayoral race to Levi Strauss heir Daniel Lurie, ending her historic run in the city’s top political office.
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