Lauderhill’s first Black woman city manager Giles-Smith dies

Lauderhill’s first Black woman city manager Giles-Smith dies

Photo courtesy of Facebook LAUDERHILL, Fla. – Desorae Giles-Smith, Lauderhill’s first Black and first woman city manager, died last month following a battle with cancer, according to social media. In July, Giles-Smith was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer and underwent treatments. Regarded as a trailblazer, Giles-Smith was the city’s first Black and first woman city manager. “Her service transcended titles. She helped to shape our governa…