Low Black voter turnout contributes to Ed Gainey’s defeat in Pittsburgh mayoral primary
In a historic and closely watched Democratic primary, incumbent Mayor Ed Gainey, Pittsburgh's first Black mayor,...
Barbara Lee sworn in as Oakland’s mayor, becomes first Black woman to hold the city’s highest office
Barbara Lee was officially sworn in today as the Mayor of Oakland, marking a historic moment...
Ex-Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms enters Georgia gubernatorial race
Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has officially entered the 2026 Georgia gubernatorial race, positioning herself...
John Ewing Jr. elected Omaha’s first Black mayor
John Ewing Jr., Douglas County treasurer and a longtime public servant, dethroned three‑term incumbent Jean Stothert...
Joe Tate, Michigan’s first Black House Speaker, launches US Senate campaign
Joe Tate, the former Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives and a Marine Corps veteran,...
DeRidder elects Michael D. Harris as the city’s first Black mayor
DeRidder, Louisiana, marked a historic milestone by electing Michael D. Harris as the city's first Black...
Who is Marshall Simien Jr., Lake Charles next mayor
In a historic election on May 3, 2025, Marshall Simien Jr. was elected as the first...
Marshall Simien Jr. elected as Lake Charles’ first Black mayor
In a historic electoral outcome, Marshall Simien Jr. has been elected as the 30th mayor of...
Barbara Lee picks transition team co‑chairs, vows to ‘turn the chapter on division’
Mayor‑elect Barbara Lee announced on the appointment of two community leaders to co‑chair her transition team...
Kamala Harris addresses Trump’s agenda in first major speech since vice presidency
In her first significant public address since leaving office, former Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a...
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