Cleveland Heights Mayor Kahlil Seren Tells Council ‘I Am Not Your Negro’ as Antisemitism Controversy Boils Over

Cleveland Heights City Council meeting turns to chaos

Some residents are demanding the mayor resign.

Council meeting about Cleveland Heights mayor turns contentious, ends abruptly

[Editor's note: This report contains language that may be considered offensive. Discretion is advised.] CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, Ohio (WJW) – A special city council meeting called Friday by council President Tony Cuda was to discuss allegations against Mayor Kahlil Seren. As FOX 8 News previously reported, protesters attended the council meeting Monday night to call for Seren to resign after it became public that a complaint was filed with the Ohio Ci…

‘I am not your Negro’: Cleveland Heights mayor attacks City Council amid accusations of antisemitism

“You are not your overseer; I am not your negro,” Mayor Kahlil Seren, who is Black, said to the five council members who were present.

Cleveland Heights Mayor Kahlil Seren tells council ‘I am not your Negro’ as antisemitism controversy boils over

'I just want to say this council by no means is my overseer, and I am not your Negro,' Seren told councilmembers, quoting author and activist James Baldwin.