Barbara Lee Sworn In As Oakland’s First Black Woman Mayor Amid $270M Budget Crisis

Barbara Lee Sworn In As Oakland’s First Black Woman Mayor Amid $270M Budget Crisis

Source: San Francisco Chronicle/Hearst Newspapers When one door closed on former congresswoman Barbara Lee, another one opened.  Six months after losing the Senate bid, Lee has secured her new role for the next four years. She made history on May 20 by becoming the first Black woman elected to serve as the mayor of Oakland, California. Sworn in as the 52nd mayor, she came prepared with her agenda for the next few years. In her official address, …

Smith elected first Black mayor of Alabama city

Anniston, Alabama Mayor Ciara is sworn into office surrounded by her husband and family members. The oath of office was administered by Ms. Gloria Floyd, Calhoun County’s first Black female attorney. Photo courtesy of Facebook MIAMI – Ciara Smith made history when she became the first Black and youngest mayor of Anniston, Alabama, winning a four-way race to lead a small city, where African Americans have been fighting for equity and inclusivity.…