November 7, 2017, was a breakthrough and historic day for African-Americans everywhere as the country witnessed history in the making. Take a look at these African-American politicians who are changing the face of politics today!
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1. Yvonne Spicer
Framingham Massachusetts first mayor and first mayor of color!
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2. Justin Fairfax
First African-American Lt. Governor of Virginia!
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3. Melvin Carter
First Black mayor of St. Paul Minnesota!
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4. Sheila Oliver
First Black Lt. Governor of New Jersey!
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5. Andrea Jenkins
First openly trans woman of color to be elected to the city council of any major U.S. city! She was elected as councilmen to Minneapolis Minnesota.
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6. Vy Lyles
First African-American woman to be elected as mayor of Charlotte, NC!
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7. Wilmont Collins
An immigrant from Liberia, Wilmont became the first Black mayor in Montana’s history!
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8. Brendon Barber
The first African-American mayor of Georgetown South Carolina!
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9. Johnathan McColler
First African-American mayor of Statesboro, GA history!
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10. Mary Parham Copelan
Mary Parham Copelan became the first African-American mayor in Milledgeville, GA!
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11. Brooker Gainor
The first African-American elected mayor in Cairo, Georgia!
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