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A C Wharton
A C Wharton, Jr. is a Tennessee Democratic politician who is the mayor of Memphis, Tennessee.
A C Wharton, Jr. is a Tennessee Democratic politician who is the mayor of Memphis, Tennessee.
Adrian Fenty
Adrian Malik Fenty was the sixth, and at age 36, the youngest, mayor of the District of Columbia.
Adrian Malik Fenty was the sixth, and at age 36, the youngest, mayor of the District of Columbia.
Alvin Brown (politician)
Alvin Brown (born 1963) is an American politician who is currently Mayor of Jacksonville, Florida.
Alvin Brown (born 1963) is an American politician who is currently Mayor of Jacksonville, Florida.
Andrew Young
Andrew Jackson Young is an American politician, diplomat, activist and pastor from Georgia.
Andrew Jackson Young is an American politician, diplomat, activist and pastor from Georgia.
Anthony A. Williams
Anthony Allen "Tony" Williams (born July 28, 1951, in Los Angeles, California) is an American politician who served as the fifth mayor of the District of Columbia for two terms, from 1999 to 2007.
Anthony Allen "Tony" Williams (born July 28, 1951, in Los Angeles, California) is an American politician who served as the fifth mayor of the District of Columbia for two terms, from 1999 to 2007.
Anthony Foxx
Anthony R. Foxx (born April 30, 1971) is the mayor of Charlotte, North Carolina, United States.
Anthony R. Foxx (born April 30, 1971) is the mayor of Charlotte, North Carolina, United States.
Bennie Thompson
Bennie G. Thompson, (born January 28, 1948) is the U.S. Representative for, serving since 1993, and the ranking member of the Committee on Homeland Security since 2011.
Bennie G. Thompson, (born January 28, 1948) is the U.S. Representative for, serving since 1993, and the ranking member of the Committee on Homeland Security since 2011.
Bernard Kincaid
Bernard Kincaid (born June 5, 1945) is the former Mayor of Birmingham, Alabama USA, elected in 1999.
Bernard Kincaid (born June 5, 1945) is the former Mayor of Birmingham, Alabama USA, elected in 1999.
Bill Bell (mayor)
William V. "Bill" Bell is the current mayor of Durham, North Carolina.
William V. "Bill" Bell is the current mayor of Durham, North Carolina.
Bill Campbell (mayor)
Bill Campbell (William Craig Campbell) (born 1953 in Raleigh, North Carolina), is a former American politician, a member of the Democratic Party, and served as the 57th Mayor of Atlanta, Georgia...
Bill Campbell (William Craig Campbell) (born 1953 in Raleigh, North Carolina), is a former American politician, a member of the Democratic Party, and served as the 57th Mayor of Atlanta, Georgia...
Brenda L. Lawrence
Brenda L. Lawrence (born October 18, 1954, Detroit, Michigan) is the current mayor of Southfield, Michigan and was the Democratic nominee for Michigan lieutenant governor in 2010.
Brenda L. Lawrence (born October 18, 1954, Detroit, Michigan) is the current mayor of Southfield, Michigan and was the Democratic nominee for Michigan lieutenant governor in 2010.
Bruce Harris
Bruce Harris OBE (1955, Scotland, – May 30, 2010, Florida) was the Executive Director of Casa Alianza, a charity whose aims are the rehabilitation and the defence of children.
Bruce Harris OBE (1955, Scotland, – May 30, 2010, Florida) was the Executive Director of Casa Alianza, a charity whose aims are the rehabilitation and the defence of children.
Byron Brown
Byron William Brown II is the 62nd and current mayor of Buffalo, New York, elected on November 8, 2005 and is the city's first African-American mayor.
Byron William Brown II is the 62nd and current mayor of Buffalo, New York, elected on November 8, 2005 and is the city's first African-American mayor.
C. Jack Ellis
Clearance Jack "C. Jack" Ellis, is the former mayor of Macon, Georgia.
Clearance Jack "C. Jack" Ellis, is the former mayor of Macon, Georgia.
Carl Stokes
Carl Burton Stokes (June 21, 1927–April 3, 1996) was an American politician of the Democratic party who served as the 51st mayor of Cleveland, Ohio.
Carl Burton Stokes (June 21, 1927–April 3, 1996) was an American politician of the Democratic party who served as the 51st mayor of Cleveland, Ohio.
Carole Smitherman
Carole Catlin Smitherman (born 1952) is a Birmingham City Councilor.
Carole Catlin Smitherman (born 1952) is a Birmingham City Councilor.
Carson Ross
Carson Ross (born December 15, 1946) is the mayor of Blue Springs, Missouri.
Carson Ross (born December 15, 1946) is the mayor of Blue Springs, Missouri.
Cedric Glover
Cedric Bradford Glover (born August 9, 1965) is the Democratic mayor of Shreveport, Louisiana -- the first African American to hold the position.
Cedric Bradford Glover (born August 9, 1965) is the Democratic mayor of Shreveport, Louisiana -- the first African American to hold the position.
Charles Box
Charles Box was elected mayor of Rockford, Illinois, USA in 1989.
Charles Box was elected mayor of Rockford, Illinois, USA in 1989.
Charles Evers
James Charles Evers (born September 11, 1922) is a prominent American civil rights advocate.
James Charles Evers (born September 11, 1922) is a prominent American civil rights advocate.
Charles W. Sanders
Charles W. Sanders (born May 12, 1947) is an insurance agent, tour bus driver, and retired Ohio auto worker who has run as a Democrat for the U.S. House of Representatives four times in Ohio's h...
Charles W. Sanders (born May 12, 1947) is an insurance agent, tour bus driver, and retired Ohio auto worker who has run as a Democrat for the U.S. House of Representatives four times in Ohio's h...
Charlie Dooley
Charlie A. Dooley is an American politician.
Charlie A. Dooley is an American politician.
Chester L. Jenkins
Chester Luther Jenkins was the first African-American mayor of Durham, North Carolina, serving from 1989–1991, after serving eight years on the Durham City Council.
Chester Luther Jenkins was the first African-American mayor of Durham, North Carolina, serving from 1989–1991, after serving eight years on the Durham City Council.
Clarence H. Burns
Clarence H. "Du" Burns (September 13, 1918 – January 12, 2003) was a Democratic politician and mayor of Baltimore, Maryland in 1987.
Clarence H. "Du" Burns (September 13, 1918 – January 12, 2003) was a Democratic politician and mayor of Baltimore, Maryland in 1987.
Clarence Harmon
Clarence Harmon was the forty-fourth mayor of St. Louis (from 1997 to 2001), and the city's second African-American mayor.
Clarence Harmon was the forty-fourth mayor of St. Louis (from 1997 to 2001), and the city's second African-American mayor.
Clarence Lightner
Clarence Everett Lightner (August 15, 1921 – July 8, 2002) was the first popularly elected Mayor of Raleigh, North Carolina and the first African American elected mayor of a metropolitan (...
Clarence Everett Lightner (August 15, 1921 – July 8, 2002) was the first popularly elected Mayor of Raleigh, North Carolina and the first African American elected mayor of a metropolitan (...
Clay Dixon
Richard Clay Dixon is an American politician of the Ohio Democratic party.
Richard Clay Dixon is an American politician of the Ohio Democratic party.
Coleman Young
Coleman Alexander Young (May 24, 1918 – November 29, 1997) served as mayor of Detroit in the U.S. state of Michigan from 1974 to 1993.
Coleman Alexander Young (May 24, 1918 – November 29, 1997) served as mayor of Detroit in the U.S. state of Michigan from 1974 to 1993.
Cory Booker
Cory Anthony Booker is an American Democratic Party politician who has been serving as the 36th Mayor of Newark, New Jersey since 2006.
Cory Anthony Booker is an American Democratic Party politician who has been serving as the 36th Mayor of Newark, New Jersey since 2006.
Curtis W. Harris
Curtis West Harris, Sr. is a minister, civil rights activist, and politician in Virginia, USA.
Curtis West Harris, Sr. is a minister, civil rights activist, and politician in Virginia, USA.
Dana Redd
Dana Redd (born March 7, 1968) is an American Democratic politician and is the current Mayor of Camden, New Jersey.
Dana Redd (born March 7, 1968) is an American Democratic politician and is the current Mayor of Camden, New Jersey.
Daniel Brown (politician)
Daniel Brown is a city councilman and former acting mayor of the city of Knoxville, Tennessee.
Daniel Brown is a city councilman and former acting mayor of the city of Knoxville, Tennessee.
Dave Bing
David "Dave" Bing is the mayor of Detroit, Michigan, a businessman, and a retired American professional basketball player who played 12 seasons in the National Basketball Association, primarily ...
David "Dave" Bing is the mayor of Detroit, Michigan, a businessman, and a retired American professional basketball player who played 12 seasons in the National Basketball Association, primarily ...
Dennis Archer
Dennis Wayne Archer (born January 1, 1942) is an American lawyer and politician from Michigan.
Dennis Wayne Archer (born January 1, 1942) is an American lawyer and politician from Michigan.
Donald Culliver
Donald Culliver (born November 1951) was sworn to office on December 1 2007 after being elected to serve by the people of Mansfield, Ohio on November 6 2007.
Donald Culliver (born November 1951) was sworn to office on December 1 2007 after being elected to serve by the people of Mansfield, Ohio on November 6 2007.
Doris A. Davis
Doris A. Davis (born circa 1935) is a former mayor of Compton, California, who earned a place in history as the first African-American woman mayor of a metropolitan city in the United States.
Doris A. Davis (born circa 1935) is a former mayor of Compton, California, who earned a place in history as the first African-American woman mayor of a metropolitan city in the United States.
Douglas Dollarhide
Douglas Dollarhide (March 11, 1923 – June 28, 2008) was the first African American mayor of a metropolitan city in California.
Douglas Dollarhide (March 11, 1923 – June 28, 2008) was the first African American mayor of a metropolitan city in California.
Douglas Harold Palmer
Douglas Harold Palmer (born October 19, 1951) was the first African American mayor of Trenton, New Jersey.
Douglas Harold Palmer (born October 19, 1951) was the first African American mayor of Trenton, New Jersey.
Douglas Palmer
Douglas Harold Palmer (born October 19, 1951) was the first African American mayor of Trenton, New Jersey.
Douglas Harold Palmer (born October 19, 1951) was the first African American mayor of Trenton, New Jersey.
Douglas Wilder
Lawrence Douglas Wilder is an American politician, the first African American to be elected as governor of Virginia, and the first to serve as governor of a U.S. state.
Lawrence Douglas Wilder is an American politician, the first African American to be elected as governor of Virginia, and the first to serve as governor of a U.S. state.
E. Denise Simmons
E. Denise Simmons was the mayor of Cambridge, Massachusetts during the 2008-2009 term, (United States) and she was the first openly lesbian African-American mayor in the United States.
E. Denise Simmons was the mayor of Cambridge, Massachusetts during the 2008-2009 term, (United States) and she was the first openly lesbian African-American mayor in the United States.
Ed McIntyre
Edward M. McIntyre (1940–2004) became the first African American mayor of Augusta, Georgia, in 1981.
Edward M. McIntyre (1940–2004) became the first African American mayor of Augusta, Georgia, in 1981.
Edward Vincent
Edward Vincent was elected to the California State Senate in November 2000, and represented the 25th Senatorial District until 2008, which included Compton, Gardena, Hawthorne, Inglewood, Lawnda...
Edward Vincent was elected to the California State Senate in November 2000, and represented the 25th Senatorial District until 2008, which included Compton, Gardena, Hawthorne, Inglewood, Lawnda...
Eldridge Hawkins, Jr.
Eldridge Hawkins, Jr. is the former Mayor of Orange, New Jersey, a city of 33,000 residents in Essex County, New Jersey with an annual $53 million operating budget.
Eldridge Hawkins, Jr. is the former Mayor of Orange, New Jersey, a city of 33,000 residents in Essex County, New Jersey with an annual $53 million operating budget.
Elihu Harris
Elihu Mason Harris is a former U.S. Democratic Party politician and college administrator.
Elihu Mason Harris is a former U.S. Democratic Party politician and college administrator.
Emanuel Cleaver
Emanuel Cleaver II (born October 26, 1944) is a United Methodist pastor and the U.S. Representative for, serving since 2005.
Emanuel Cleaver II (born October 26, 1944) is a United Methodist pastor and the U.S. Representative for, serving since 2005.
Eric J. Perrodin
Eric J. Perrodin (born February 26, 1959) currently serves as Mayor of Compton, California.
Eric J. Perrodin (born February 26, 1959) currently serves as Mayor of Compton, California.
Ernest Nathan Morial
Ernest Nathan Morial (known as Dutch) (October 9, 1929 - December 24, 1989) was a U.S. political figure and a leading civil rights advocate.
Ernest Nathan Morial (known as Dutch) (October 9, 1929 - December 24, 1989) was a U.S. political figure and a leading civil rights advocate.
Eugene Sawyer
Eugene Sawyer (September 3, 1934January 19, 2008) was an American businessman and politician who served as Mayor of Chicago, Illinois (1987–1989) as a member of the Democratic Party.
Eugene Sawyer (September 3, 1934January 19, 2008) was an American businessman and politician who served as Mayor of Chicago, Illinois (1987–1989) as a member of the Democratic Party.
Floyd Adams, Jr.
Floyd Adams, Jr. is an American politician from Georgia, U.S. and a former Mayor of Savannah, Georgia.
Floyd Adams, Jr. is an American politician from Georgia, U.S. and a former Mayor of Savannah, Georgia.
Frank Melton
Frank Ervin Melton (March 19, 1949 – May 7, 2009) was the mayor of Jackson, Mississippi, United States, from 4 July 2005 until his death on 7 May 2009.
Frank Ervin Melton (March 19, 1949 – May 7, 2009) was the mayor of Jackson, Mississippi, United States, from 4 July 2005 until his death on 7 May 2009.
Frank Minor
Frank Minor is the first African American Mayor of Logan Township, New Jersey.
Frank Minor is the first African American Mayor of Logan Township, New Jersey.
Freeman Bosley, Jr.
Freeman R. Bosley Jr. was the forty-third mayor of St. Louis, and the city's first African-American mayor.
Freeman R. Bosley Jr. was the forty-third mayor of St. Louis, and the city's first African-American mayor.
Gerald Washington
Gerald Washington was the mayor-elect of Westlake, Louisiana, until he was shot and killed on December 30, 2006.
Gerald Washington was the mayor-elect of Westlake, Louisiana, until he was shot and killed on December 30, 2006.
Glenn Cunningham (New Jersey)
Glenn Dale Cunningham (September 16, 1943 – May 25, 2004) was an American Democratic Party politician, who was the first African American mayor of Jersey City, New Jersey, the state's second-lar...
Glenn Dale Cunningham (September 16, 1943 – May 25, 2004) was an American Democratic Party politician, who was the first African American mayor of Jersey City, New Jersey, the state's second-lar...
Glenn Dale Cunningham
Glenn Dale Cunningham (September 16, 1943 – May 25, 2004) was an American Democratic Party politician, who was the first African American mayor of Jersey City, New Jersey, the state's second-lar...
Glenn Dale Cunningham (September 16, 1943 – May 25, 2004) was an American Democratic Party politician, who was the first African American mayor of Jersey City, New Jersey, the state's second-lar...
Gwendolyn Faison
Gwendolyn A. Faison is an American Democratic politician.
Gwendolyn A. Faison is an American Democratic politician.
Harold Washington
Harold Lee Washington was an American lawyer and politician who became the first African-American Mayor of Chicago, serving from 1983 until his death in 1987.
Harold Lee Washington was an American lawyer and politician who became the first African-American Mayor of Chicago, serving from 1983 until his death in 1987.
Harvey Gantt
Harvey Bernard Gantt (born 1943 in Charleston, South Carolina) is an American architect and Democratic politician active in North Carolina.
Harvey Bernard Gantt (born 1943 in Charleston, South Carolina) is an American architect and Democratic politician active in North Carolina.
Harvey Johnson, Jr.
Harvey Johnson, Jr. (born December 21, 1946), is the current mayor and first African American mayor of Jackson, Mississippi.
Harvey Johnson, Jr. (born December 21, 1946), is the current mayor and first African American mayor of Jackson, Mississippi.
Henry Espy
Henry Espy is the current Mayor of Clarksdale, Mississippi.
Henry Espy is the current Mayor of Clarksdale, Mississippi.
Henry L. Marsh
Henry L. Marsh III (born December 10, 1933) is an American civil rights lawyer and politician.
Henry L. Marsh III (born December 10, 1933) is an American civil rights lawyer and politician.
Howard Nathaniel Lee
Howard Nathaniel Lee is an American politician from the U.S. state of North Carolina.
Howard Nathaniel Lee is an American politician from the U.S. state of North Carolina.
Irma Anderson
Irma L. Anderson was the first African American woman elected mayor of a major California city, serving Richmond, California between 2001 and 2006, she ran for reelection as the incumbent Democr...
Irma L. Anderson was the first African American woman elected mayor of a major California city, serving Richmond, California between 2001 and 2006, she ran for reelection as the incumbent Democr...
Jack Ford (politician)
Jack Ford (born May 18, 1947) is an American Democratic politician who served as the mayor of Toledo, Ohio from January 2002 to January 2006.
Jack Ford (born May 18, 1947) is an American Democratic politician who served as the mayor of Toledo, Ohio from January 2002 to January 2006.
James Everett Chase
James Everett Chase was an American politician.
James Everett Chase was an American politician.
James Garner (politician)
James Garner is a U.S. politician from the Republican party who was mayor of the Village of Hempstead, New York from 1988 to 2005, and was the first African-American to be elected a mayor on Lon...
James Garner is a U.S. politician from the Republican party who was mayor of the Village of Hempstead, New York from 1988 to 2005, and was the first African-American to be elected a mayor on Lon...
James H. McGee
James H. "Jim" McGee was an American politician of the Ohio Democratic party.
James H. "Jim" McGee was an American politician of the Ohio Democratic party.
James L. Usry
James Leroy Usry (February 2, 1922, in Athens, Georgia – February 25, 2002, in Absecon, New Jersey) was the first African American Mayor of Atlantic City, New Jersey.
James Leroy Usry (February 2, 1922, in Athens, Georgia – February 25, 2002, in Absecon, New Jersey) was the first African American Mayor of Atlantic City, New Jersey.
James L. Walls, Jr.
Mayor James L. Walls, Jr. is an American politician.
Mayor James L. Walls, Jr. is an American politician.
James M. Baker
James M. Baker is the 54th Mayor of Wilmington, Delaware.
James M. Baker is the 54th Mayor of Wilmington, Delaware.
James McClinton
James A. McClinton (born 1961) is a Kansas politician, originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and former mayor of Topeka, Kansas who served a partial term from January 2004 to April 2005.
James A. McClinton (born 1961) is a Kansas politician, originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and former mayor of Topeka, Kansas who served a partial term from January 2004 to April 2005.
James Perkins
James Breck Perkins (November 4, 1847 – March 11, 1910) was an American historian, a United States Congressman, and a writer.
James Breck Perkins (November 4, 1847 – March 11, 1910) was an American historian, a United States Congressman, and a writer.
James Perkins, Jr.
James Perkins, Jr. was the first African American mayor of Selma, Alabama, United States.
James Perkins, Jr. was the first African American mayor of Selma, Alabama, United States.
James W. Holley, III
James W. Holley, III (born November 24, 1926) is an American politician and retired dental surgeon.
James W. Holley, III (born November 24, 1926) is an American politician and retired dental surgeon.
James Young (mayor)
James A. Young is an American politician, who was elected mayor of Philadelphia, Mississippi in May 2009.
James A. Young is an American politician, who was elected mayor of Philadelphia, Mississippi in May 2009.
Jay Williams (politician)
Roy Kojo Jawara ('Jay') Williams (born 1971) is the executive director of the federal Office of Recovery for Auto Communities and Workers, and the former mayor of Youngstown, Ohio.
Roy Kojo Jawara ('Jay') Williams (born 1971) is the executive director of the federal Office of Recovery for Auto Communities and Workers, and the former mayor of Youngstown, Ohio.
Jessie M. Rattley
Jessie Menifield Rattley (1929 – March 2, 2001) served as the mayor of Newport News, Virginia from 1986 to 1990.
Jessie Menifield Rattley (1929 – March 2, 2001) served as the mayor of Newport News, Virginia from 1986 to 1990.
John C. Daniels
John C. Daniels (born 1936) is a former mayor of New Haven, Connecticut, a position he held from 1990 to 1993.
John C. Daniels (born 1936) is a former mayor of New Haven, Connecticut, a position he held from 1990 to 1993.
John F. Street
John Franklin Street (born October 15, 1943) was the 97th Mayor of the City of Philadelphia.
John Franklin Street (born October 15, 1943) was the 97th Mayor of the City of Philadelphia.
John Thomas Chambers, Jr.
John Thomas Chambers, Jr. (1928 – February 25, 2011) was an American politician from Maryland.
John Thomas Chambers, Jr. (1928 – February 25, 2011) was an American politician from Maryland.
Johnny DuPree
Johnny DuPree (born November 18, 1953) is an American politician who serves as mayor of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and is the 2011 Democratic Party nominee for Governor of Mississippi.
Johnny DuPree (born November 18, 1953) is an American politician who serves as mayor of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and is the 2011 Democratic Party nominee for Governor of Mississippi.
Johnny Ford
Johnny L. Ford (born August 23, 1942, in Midway, Alabama) is an American politician and former mayor of Tuskegee, Alabama, and an Alabama State Representative.
Johnny L. Ford (born August 23, 1942, in Midway, Alabama) is an American politician and former mayor of Tuskegee, Alabama, and an Alabama State Representative.
Josaphat Celestin
Josaphat J. Celestin, also known as Joe Celestin, is a Haitian-American politician who served as the mayor of North Miami, Florida from 2001 to 2005.
Josaphat J. Celestin, also known as Joe Celestin, is a Haitian-American politician who served as the mayor of North Miami, Florida from 2001 to 2005.
Julius Patrick
Julius Patrick, Jr., was the African American Democratic mayor of Boyce, in northern Rapides Parish, who died in a head-on collision in a chain-reaction accident on Interstate 10 in Ascension Pa...
Julius Patrick, Jr., was the African American Democratic mayor of Boyce, in northern Rapides Parish, who died in a head-on collision in a chain-reaction accident on Interstate 10 in Ascension Pa...
Karen Freeman-Wilson
Karen Freeman-Wilson is an American attorney, former judge, former Indiana Attorney General, and currently Mayor-elect of Gary Indiana.
Karen Freeman-Wilson is an American attorney, former judge, former Indiana Attorney General, and currently Mayor-elect of Gary Indiana.
Kasim Reed
Mohammed Kasim Reed, known as Kasim Reed, is a Democratic politician and the 59th Mayor of Atlanta, who previously represented the 35th District of the Georgia State Senate.
Mohammed Kasim Reed, known as Kasim Reed, is a Democratic politician and the 59th Mayor of Atlanta, who previously represented the 35th District of the Georgia State Senate.
Ken Blackwell
John Kenneth Blackwell is an American politician and activist who served as the mayor of Cincinnati, Ohio from 1979 to 1980 and Ohio Secretary of State from 1999 to 2007.
John Kenneth Blackwell is an American politician and activist who served as the mayor of Cincinnati, Ohio from 1979 to 1980 and Ohio Secretary of State from 1999 to 2007.
Kenneth A. Gibson
Kenneth Allen Gibson (born May 15, 1932, in Enterprise, Alabama) is an American Democratic Party politician, who was elected in 1970 as the 34th Mayor of Newark, New Jersey, the largest city in ...
Kenneth Allen Gibson (born May 15, 1932, in Enterprise, Alabama) is an American Democratic Party politician, who was elected in 1970 as the 34th Mayor of Newark, New Jersey, the largest city in ...
Kenneth Cockrel, Jr.
Kenneth Vern "Ken" Cockrel, Jr. is a Michigan politician who became mayor of Detroit on September 19, 2008.
Kenneth Vern "Ken" Cockrel, Jr. is a Michigan politician who became mayor of Detroit on September 19, 2008.
Kenneth Reeves
Kenneth "Ken" Reeves served as the mayor of Cambridge, Massachusetts, from 1992–1995 and again from 2006-2007.
Kenneth "Ken" Reeves served as the mayor of Cambridge, Massachusetts, from 1992–1995 and again from 2006-2007.
Kevin Johnson
Kevin Maurice Johnson is the current mayor of Sacramento, the capital city of the U.S. state of California.
Kevin Maurice Johnson is the current mayor of Sacramento, the capital city of the U.S. state of California.
Kip Holden
Melvin L. "Kip" Holden (born August 12, 1952) is the Democratic Mayor-President of East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana.
Melvin L. "Kip" Holden (born August 12, 1952) is the Democratic Mayor-President of East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana.
Kurt Schmoke
Kurt L. Schmoke (born December 1, 1949) is the Dean of the Howard University School of Law and a former mayor of Baltimore, Maryland.
Kurt L. Schmoke (born December 1, 1949) is the Dean of the Howard University School of Law and a former mayor of Baltimore, Maryland.
L. Harvey Smith
L. Harvey Smith is an American Democratic Party politician who has served in the New Jersey General Assembly from January 8, 2008 to January 10, 2010, where he represented the 31st legislative d...
L. Harvey Smith is an American Democratic Party politician who has served in the New Jersey General Assembly from January 8, 2008 to January 10, 2010, where he represented the 31st legislative d...
Larry Langford
Larry Paul Langford (born March 17, 1948) is the former mayor of the city of Birmingham, Alabama.
Larry Paul Langford (born March 17, 1948) is the former mayor of the city of Birmingham, Alabama.
Lee P. Brown
Lee Patrick Brown (born October 4, 1937) had a long-time career in law enforcement, leading police departments in Atlanta, Houston and New York over the course of nearly four decades.
Lee Patrick Brown (born October 4, 1937) had a long-time career in law enforcement, leading police departments in Atlanta, Houston and New York over the course of nearly four decades.
Leslie B. McLemore
Leslie B. McLemore (August 17, 1940–) is a civil rights activist and political leader in Jackson, Mississippi.
Leslie B. McLemore (August 17, 1940–) is a civil rights activist and political leader in Jackson, Mississippi.
Linda D. Thompson
Linda D. Thompson is the current terrible mayor of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Linda D. Thompson is the current terrible mayor of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Lionel Cade
Lionel B. Cade (August 14, 1918 – April 3, 1990) was an American accountant who served as mayor of Compton, California, from 1977 until 1981.
Lionel B. Cade (August 14, 1918 – April 3, 1990) was an American accountant who served as mayor of Compton, California, from 1977 until 1981.
Lionel Wilson (politician)
Lionel J. Wilson (March 14, 1915 – February 23, 1998) was an African American political figure and a member of the Democratic Party.
Lionel J. Wilson (March 14, 1915 – February 23, 1998) was an African American political figure and a member of the Democratic Party.
Lorenzo Langford
Lorenzo Tyrone Langford is the mayor of Atlantic City, New Jersey and the resort city's second African American mayor.
Lorenzo Tyrone Langford is the mayor of Atlantic City, New Jersey and the resort city's second African American mayor.
Lorraine H. Morton
Lorraine H. Morton was mayor of Evanston, Illinois, from 1993 to 2009.
Lorraine H. Morton was mayor of Evanston, Illinois, from 1993 to 2009.
Lottie Shackelford
Lottie H. Shackelford is an African-American politician.
Lottie H. Shackelford is an African-American politician.
Luska Twyman
Luska Twyman (1913–1988) was a Kentucky politician and World War II veteran.
Luska Twyman (1913–1988) was a Kentucky politician and World War II veteran.
Lyman Parks
Lyman S. Parks (1917 - November 4, 2009) was the mayor of Grand Rapids, Michigan from 1971 to 1976.
Lyman S. Parks (1917 - November 4, 2009) was the mayor of Grand Rapids, Michigan from 1971 to 1976.
Marc Morial
Marc Haydel Morial (born January 3, 1958) is an American political and civic leader and the current president of the National Urban League.
Marc Haydel Morial (born January 3, 1958) is an American political and civic leader and the current president of the National Urban League.
Marilyn Strickland
Marilyn Strickland (born 1962) is an American politician and Mayor of the City of Tacoma in Washington (State).
Marilyn Strickland (born 1962) is an American politician and Mayor of the City of Tacoma in Washington (State).
Marion Barry
Marion Shepilov Barry, Jr. is an American Democratic politician who is currently serving as a member of the Council of the District of Columbia, representing DC's Ward 8.
Marion Shepilov Barry, Jr. is an American Democratic politician who is currently serving as a member of the Council of the District of Columbia, representing DC's Ward 8.
Mark L. Mallory
Mark Mallory is an American politician of the Democratic Party who is currently serving as the mayor of Cincinnati, Ohio.
Mark Mallory is an American politician of the Democratic Party who is currently serving as the mayor of Cincinnati, Ohio.
Mark Mallory
Mark Mallory (born April 2, 1962) is an American politician of the Democratic Party who is currently serving as the mayor of Cincinnati, Ohio.
Mark Mallory (born April 2, 1962) is an American politician of the Democratic Party who is currently serving as the mayor of Cincinnati, Ohio.
Martin G. Barnes
Martin G. "Marty" Barnes (born 15 March 1948) is an American Republican Party politician from Paterson, New Jersey.
Martin G. "Marty" Barnes (born 15 March 1948) is an American Republican Party politician from Paterson, New Jersey.
Marvin Pratt
Marvin E. Pratt (born May 26, 1944 in Texas) is an American politician who served as acting mayor of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 2004.
Marvin E. Pratt (born May 26, 1944 in Texas) is an American politician who served as acting mayor of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 2004.
Maynard Jackson
Maynard Holbrook Jackson, Jr., was an American politician, a member of the Democratic Party, and the first African American mayor of Atlanta, Georgia.
Maynard Holbrook Jackson, Jr., was an American politician, a member of the Democratic Party, and the first African American mayor of Atlanta, Georgia.
Mia Love
Ludmya "Mia" Bourdeau Love is the mayor of Saratoga Springs, Utah and the Republican Party nominee for Utah's 4th congressional district in 2012.
Ludmya "Mia" Bourdeau Love is the mayor of Saratoga Springs, Utah and the Republican Party nominee for Utah's 4th congressional district in 2012.
Michael B. Coleman
Michael B. Coleman is an American politician of the Democratic Party, the 52nd and current mayor of Columbus, Ohio.
Michael B. Coleman is an American politician of the Democratic Party, the 52nd and current mayor of Columbus, Ohio.
Michael Bell (mayor)
Michael P. Bell is the current Mayor of Toledo, Ohio taking office on January 4, 2010.
Michael P. Bell is the current Mayor of Toledo, Ohio taking office on January 4, 2010.
Michael Hancock (Colorado politician)
Michael B. Hancock (born 1969) is the 45th and current mayor of Denver, Colorado.
Michael B. Hancock (born 1969) is the 45th and current mayor of Denver, Colorado.
Michael R. White
Michael Reed White (born August 13, 1951) is an American politician of the Democratic party and was the 55th and longest-serving mayor of Cleveland, Ohio encompassing three four-year terms, from...
Michael Reed White (born August 13, 1951) is an American politician of the Democratic party and was the 55th and longest-serving mayor of Cleveland, Ohio encompassing three four-year terms, from...
Nat Bates
Nathaniel "Nat" Bates is a former mayor and seven-term city councilmember of Richmond, California.
Nathaniel "Nat" Bates is a former mayor and seven-term city councilmember of Richmond, California.
Nathanial Bates
Nathanial "Nat" Bates is a former mayor and seven-term city councilmember of Richmond, California.
Nathanial "Nat" Bates is a former mayor and seven-term city councilmember of Richmond, California.
Nathaniel Bates
Nathaniel "Nat" Bates is a former mayor and seven-term city councilmember of Richmond, California.
Nathaniel "Nat" Bates is a former mayor and seven-term city councilmember of Richmond, California.
Noel C. Taylor
Noel Calvin Taylor (15 July 1924–29 October 1999) was the mayor of Roanoke, Virginia from 1975 to 1992.
Noel Calvin Taylor (15 July 1924–29 October 1999) was the mayor of Roanoke, Virginia from 1975 to 1992.
Norm Rice
Norman Blann Rice was the 49th mayor of Seattle, Washington, serving two terms from 1989-1997.
Norman Blann Rice was the 49th mayor of Seattle, Washington, serving two terms from 1989-1997.
Omar Bradley (politician)
Omar Bradley was the controversial mayor of Compton from 1993 until 2001.
Omar Bradley was the controversial mayor of Compton from 1993 until 2001.
Otis Johnson
Otis Samuel Johnson is a politician from Georgia, U.S. and, as of September 2007, the current Mayor of Savannah.
Otis Samuel Johnson is a politician from Georgia, U.S. and, as of September 2007, the current Mayor of Savannah.
Philip N. Gumbs
Philip N. Gumbs was an American Democratic Party politician from New Jersey, who served on the Monmouth County, New Jersey Board of Chosen Freeholders.
Philip N. Gumbs was an American Democratic Party politician from New Jersey, who served on the Monmouth County, New Jersey Board of Chosen Freeholders.
Pierre Caliste Landry
Pierre Caliste Landry (April 19, 1841 – December 22, 1921) was an American slave who later was an attorney, politician, and religious leader.
Pierre Caliste Landry (April 19, 1841 – December 22, 1921) was an American slave who later was an attorney, politician, and religious leader.
Preston Daniels
Preston A. Daniels is an American politician who became the first African American Mayor of Des Moines, Iowa.
Preston A. Daniels is an American politician who became the first African American Mayor of Des Moines, Iowa.
Randy Primas
Melvin Randolph "Randy" Primas, Jr. was an American politician who served as the first African American Mayor of Camden, New Jersey from 1981 to 1990.
Melvin Randolph "Randy" Primas, Jr. was an American politician who served as the first African American Mayor of Camden, New Jersey from 1981 to 1990.
Ray Nagin
Clarence Ray Nagin, Jr. is an American consultant, entrepreneur, author, and public speaker.
Clarence Ray Nagin, Jr. is an American consultant, entrepreneur, author, and public speaker.
Rhine McLin
Rhine Lana McLin is an American Democratic politician from Ohio.
Rhine Lana McLin is an American Democratic politician from Ohio.
Richard Arrington, Jr.
Richard Arrington Jr. (born October 19, 1934 in Livingston, Alabama) was the first African American mayor of the city of Birmingham, Alabama (U.S.), serving 20 years, from 1979 to 1999.
Richard Arrington Jr. (born October 19, 1934 in Livingston, Alabama) was the first African American mayor of the city of Birmingham, Alabama (U.S.), serving 20 years, from 1979 to 1999.
Richard E. Jackson
Richard Ernest Jackson, Jr. (born July 18, 1945) is an American politician and mathematics teacher, who made black history in 1984 when he became Mayor of the City of Peekskill.
Richard Ernest Jackson, Jr. (born July 18, 1945) is an American politician and mathematics teacher, who made black history in 1984 when he became Mayor of the City of Peekskill.
Richard G. Hatcher
Richard Gordon Hatcher (born July 10, 1933, Michigan City, Indiana) became on January 1, 1968, the first African-American mayor of Gary, Indiana.
Richard Gordon Hatcher (born July 10, 1933, Michigan City, Indiana) became on January 1, 1968, the first African-American mayor of Gary, Indiana.
Robert C. Henry
Robert Clayton Henry (July 16, 1921 - September 8, 1981) was mayor of Springfield, Ohio from 1966 to 1968.
Robert Clayton Henry (July 16, 1921 - September 8, 1981) was mayor of Springfield, Ohio from 1966 to 1968.
Robert Coleman-Senghor
Robert Coleman-Senghor (1940 – April 9, 2011) was an American professor of English at Sonoma State University who served as mayor of Cotati, California for one year.
Robert Coleman-Senghor (1940 – April 9, 2011) was an American professor of English at Sonoma State University who served as mayor of Cotati, California for one year.
Robert Jones (Michigan politician)
Robert "Bob" B. Jones (April 22, 1944 – October 17, 2010) was a politician from the state of Michigan.
Robert "Bob" B. Jones (April 22, 1944 – October 17, 2010) was a politician from the state of Michigan.
Robert T. Tobin
Robert Terry Tobin was an African-American educator who became the first and, to date, only member of his race to have served as mayor of Minden, a small city of about 13,000 residents and the s...
Robert Terry Tobin was an African-American educator who became the first and, to date, only member of his race to have served as mayor of Minden, a small city of about 13,000 residents and the s...
Roderick Royal
Roderick V. Royal (born 1965) is the President of the Birmingham City Council.
Roderick V. Royal (born 1965) is the President of the Birmingham City Council.
Ron Dellums
Ronald Vernie "Ron" Dellums (born November 24, 1935) served as Oakland's forty-fifth (and third African-American) mayor.
Ronald Vernie "Ron" Dellums (born November 24, 1935) served as Oakland's forty-fifth (and third African-American) mayor.
Ron Kirk
Ronald "Ron" Kirk is the 16th United States Trade Representative, serving in the Obama administration.
Ronald "Ron" Kirk is the 16th United States Trade Representative, serving in the Obama administration.
Roosevelt F. Dorn
Roosevelt F. Dorn, the former mayor of Inglewood, California, was born October 29, 1935, in Checotah, Oklahoma.
Roosevelt F. Dorn, the former mayor of Inglewood, California, was born October 29, 1935, in Checotah, Oklahoma.
Sam Jones (mayor)
Samuel Leon Jones is serving his first term as mayor of his hometown, Mobile, Alabama.
Samuel Leon Jones is serving his first term as mayor of his hometown, Mobile, Alabama.
Setti Warren
Setti David Warren, an American politician, is the mayor of Newton, Massachusetts and a Democratic candidate for United States Senate.
Setti David Warren, an American politician, is the mayor of Newton, Massachusetts and a Democratic candidate for United States Senate.
Sharon Pratt Kelly
Sharon Pratt Kelly, formerly Sharon Pratt Dixon and now known as Sharon Pratt, was the third mayor of the District of Columbia from 1991 to 1995.
Sharon Pratt Kelly, formerly Sharon Pratt Dixon and now known as Sharon Pratt, was the third mayor of the District of Columbia from 1991 to 1995.
Sharon Sayles Belton
Sharon Sayles Belton (born May 13, 1951) is an American community leader, politician and activist.
Sharon Sayles Belton (born May 13, 1951) is an American community leader, politician and activist.
Sharpe James
Sharpe James (born February 20, 1936) is a Democratic politician and convicted felon from New Jersey, who served as State Senator for the 29th Legislative District and was 35th Mayor of Newark, ...
Sharpe James (born February 20, 1936) is a Democratic politician and convicted felon from New Jersey, who served as State Senator for the 29th Legislative District and was 35th Mayor of Newark, ...
Sheila Dixon
Sheila Ann Dixon (born December 27, 1953) served as the forty-eighth Mayor of Baltimore, Maryland.
Sheila Ann Dixon (born December 27, 1953) served as the forty-eighth Mayor of Baltimore, Maryland.
Shirley Franklin
Shirley Clarke Franklin is an American politician, a member of the Democratic Party, and served as mayor of Atlanta, Georgia from 2002 to 2010.
Shirley Clarke Franklin is an American politician, a member of the Democratic Party, and served as mayor of Atlanta, Georgia from 2002 to 2010.
Sidney Barthelemy
Sidney John Barthelemy is a former American political figure.
Sidney John Barthelemy is a former American political figure.
Stephanie Rawlings-Blake
Stephanie Rawlings-Blake (born March 17, 1970) is an American politician and 57th Mayor of the City of Baltimore.
Stephanie Rawlings-Blake (born March 17, 1970) is an American politician and 57th Mayor of the City of Baltimore.
Terence Roberts
Terence Roberts is the current mayor of Anderson, South Carolina, serving since July 1, 2006.
Terence Roberts is the current mayor of Anderson, South Carolina, serving since July 1, 2006.
Terry Bellamy
Terry M. Bellamy is the current mayor of Asheville, North Carolina.
Terry M. Bellamy is the current mayor of Asheville, North Carolina.
Tim Ayers
Timothy "Tim" Frederick Ayers (born November 19, 1958) served as Mayor and City Commissioner of Springfield, Ohio from 1984-1990.
Timothy "Tim" Frederick Ayers (born November 19, 1958) served as Mayor and City Commissioner of Springfield, Ohio from 1984-1990.
Tom Bradley (American politician)
Thomas J. "Tom" Bradley was the 38th Mayor of Los Angeles, California, serving in that office from 1973 to 1993.
Thomas J. "Tom" Bradley was the 38th Mayor of Los Angeles, California, serving in that office from 1973 to 1993.
Tom Bradley (politician)
Thomas J. "Tom" Bradley (December 29, 1917 – September 29, 1998) was the 38th Mayor of Los Angeles, California, serving in that office from 1973 to 1993.
Thomas J. "Tom" Bradley (December 29, 1917 – September 29, 1998) was the 38th Mayor of Los Angeles, California, serving in that office from 1973 to 1993.
Tom Yarborough
Tom Yarborough (July 23, 1895 – March 19, 1969) was the first black mayor in California Thomas R. Yarborough was born in Arkansas (although some sources cite Mississippi) on July 23, 1895.
Tom Yarborough (July 23, 1895 – March 19, 1969) was the first black mayor in California Thomas R. Yarborough was born in Arkansas (although some sources cite Mississippi) on July 23, 1895.
Tony F. Mack
Tony F. Mack, Sr. is the Mayor of Trenton, New Jersey.
Tony F. Mack, Sr. is the Mayor of Trenton, New Jersey.
Unita Blackwell
Unita Blackwell is an American civil rights activist who was the first African-American woman, and the tenth African-American, to be elected mayor in the U.S. state of Mississippi.
Unita Blackwell is an American civil rights activist who was the first African-American woman, and the tenth African-American, to be elected mayor in the U.S. state of Mississippi.
Vernon Parker
Vernon B. Parker is an American lawyer and politician.
Vernon B. Parker is an American lawyer and politician.
Victoria Jackson-Stanley
Victoria Jackson-Stanley (born August 20, 1953) is an American politician and the first African-American and the first woman to be elected Mayor of Cambridge, Maryland.
Victoria Jackson-Stanley (born August 20, 1953) is an American politician and the first African-American and the first woman to be elected Mayor of Cambridge, Maryland.
Vincent C. Gray
Vincent C. Gray is an American politician who is currently serving as the seventh Mayor of the District of Columbia.
Vincent C. Gray is an American politician who is currently serving as the seventh Mayor of the District of Columbia.
W. W. Herenton
Willie Wilbert Herenton (born April 23, 1940) is an American politician who was formerly mayor of Memphis, Tennessee, and was candidate for election to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2010,...
Willie Wilbert Herenton (born April 23, 1940) is an American politician who was formerly mayor of Memphis, Tennessee, and was candidate for election to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2010,...
Walter R. Tucker III
Walter Rayford Tucker III (born May 28, 1957) is a former U.S. Democratic politician from California.
Walter Rayford Tucker III (born May 28, 1957) is a former U.S. Democratic politician from California.
Walter R. Tucker, Jr.
Walter R. Tucker, Jr. (August 27, 1924 – October 1, 1990) was a dentist who served nine years as the Mayor of Compton, California.
Walter R. Tucker, Jr. (August 27, 1924 – October 1, 1990) was a dentist who served nine years as the Mayor of Compton, California.
Walter Washington
Walter Edward Washington, was an American politician, the first home-rule mayor of the District of Columbia.
Walter Edward Washington, was an American politician, the first home-rule mayor of the District of Columbia.
William A. Johnson, Jr.
William A. "Bill" Johnson, Jr. was the first African-American elected mayor of the City of Rochester, New York.
William A. "Bill" Johnson, Jr. was the first African-American elected mayor of the City of Rochester, New York.
William D. Euille
William D. "Bill" Euille is the mayor of Alexandria, Virginia.
William D. "Bill" Euille is the mayor of Alexandria, Virginia.
Willie Logan
Willie Logan (born February 16, 1957) is an American politician from the U.S. state of Florida.
Willie Logan (born February 16, 1957) is an American politician from the U.S. state of Florida.
Wilson Goode
Willie Wilson Goode (born August 19, 1938) was the first black mayor of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Willie Wilson Goode (born August 19, 1938) was the first black mayor of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Woodrow Stanley
Woodrow Stanley, a Democratic Party politician, is a member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 34th District.
Woodrow Stanley, a Democratic Party politician, is a member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 34th District.
Yvonne Brown
Yvonne R. Brown was a mayor of Tchula, Mississippi.
Yvonne R. Brown was a mayor of Tchula, Mississippi.
Yvonne Johnson
Yvonne Johnson was the mayor of Greensboro, North Carolina from 2007 until 2009.
Yvonne Johnson was the mayor of Greensboro, North Carolina from 2007 until 2009.