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Detroit Makes History: Mary Sheffield’s Election Expands the Legacy of Black Women Mayors

By Glynda C. Carr  Election Night 2025 didn’t just make headlines; it made history. In Detroit, voters shattered a 324-year barrier by electing Mary Sheffield as the city’s first woman and Black woman mayor. Her victory is more than symbolic; it’s a testament to the transformative power of Black women’s leadership and a powerful addition […]

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