Tag: Southern politics

Cedric Glover’s Journey from Youngest Council Member to Shreveport’s First Black Mayor Sparked a Shift in Southern Politics

Nov 27, 2024

Explore how Cedric Glover rose from Shreveport’s youngest council member to its first Black mayor, reshaping Southern politics and breaking barriers.
Rod Nicholson’s Journey: From Naïve Newcomer to the First African-American Mayor of Terry, Mississippi, Transforming Infrastructure and Community Amid Racial Challenges

Nov 1, 2024

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.
The Remarkable Journey Of Raphael Warnock The First African American To Represent Georgia In The Senate, And The First Black Democrat Elected To The Senate From A Southern State

Feb 28, 2024

Explore the amazing story of Raphael Warnock, Georgia’s first Black senator, from humble beginnings in Savannah public housing to the halls of Congress. Learn about his historic election, overcoming adversity, and the impact of his victory on Southern…

Cedric Glover’s Journey from Youngest Council Member to Shreveport’s First Black Mayor Sparked a Shift in Southern Politics