Meta Description: Atlanta honors trailblazer Shirley C. Franklin by naming a street and park after its first Black woman mayor, celebrating her transformative leadership with the BeltLine and Clean Water initiatives.
President-elect Trump nominates Scott Turner as first Black HUD Secretary, bringing NFL veteran and community leader to critical urban development role.
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott wins historic reelection with 82% of votes, becoming the first incumbent in 20 years to secure a second term while focusing on crime reduction and youth investment.
How Shirley Franklin became Atlanta’s first Black female mayor, transforming the city through visionary leadership, infrastructure projects, and ethical governance.