Making History: African American Politicians Breaking Boundaries

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!

1. Yvonne Spicer

https://www.instagram.com/p/BacvHIEheOG/

Framingham Massachusetts first mayor and first mayor of color!

2. Justin Fairfax

https://www.instagram.com/p/BbPMbPdnV0e/

First African-American Lt. Governor of Virginia!

3. Melvin Carter

First Black mayor of St. Paul Minnesota!

4. Sheila Oliver

https://www.instagram.com/p/BbPPlIHle0k/

First Black Lt. Governor of New Jersey!

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.

6. Vy Lyles

https://www.instagram.com/p/BbN-uqflhTQ/

First African-American woman to be elected as mayor of Charlotte, NC!

7. Wilmont Collins

An immigrant from Liberia, Wilmont became the first Black mayor in Montana’s history!

8. Brendon Barber

The first African-American mayor of Georgetown South Carolina!

9. Johnathan McColler

First African-American mayor of Statesboro, GA history!

10. Mary Parham Copelan

Mary Parham Copelan became the first African-American mayor in Milledgeville, GA!

11. Brooker Gainor

https://twitter.com/cartokurtis/status/928275351775666177

The first African-American elected mayor in Cairo, Georgia!

Making History: African American Politicians Breaking Boundaries was originally published on blackamericaweb.com

Making History: African American Politicians Breaking Boundaries

1. Yvonne Spicer

2. Justin Fairfax

3. Melvin Carter

4. Sheila Oliver

5. Andrea Jenkins

6. Vy Lyles

7. Wilmont Collins

8. Brendon Barber

9. Johnathan McColler

10. Mary Parham Copelan

11. Brooker Gainor

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1. Yvonne Spicer

2. Justin Fairfax

3. Melvin Carter

4. Sheila Oliver

5. Andrea Jenkins

6. Vy Lyles

7. Wilmont Collins

8. Brendon Barber

9. Johnathan McColler

10. Mary Parham Copelan

11. Brooker Gainor

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