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Rock Island’s new mayor is only 2nd Black person to hold the office
ROSCK ISLAND, Illinois (KWQC) - In Tuesday’s election, Ashley Harris became just the second Black person elected mayor of Rock Island since 1849. The victory was driven by a coalition of Black ...
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D.C.’s Planned Removal of Black Lives Matter Mural Reflects Mayor’s Delicate Position
Mayor Muriel Bowser’s decision comes amid calls by the president and other Republicans for more federal control of the city. By Campbell Robertson and Tim Arango Campbell Robertson reported from ...
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The ‘Re-Reconstruction’: Mayor Brandon Johnson doubles down on outreach to Black Chicago
On New Year’s Day, Mayor Brandon Johnson welcomed 2025 by reminding Chicago leaders of the headwinds Black politicians like him face. The mayor sent a Crusader piece from last October titled ...