Charlottesville Elects Black Mayor, Nikuyah Walker
Source: Chip Somodevilla / Getty
In August of 2017, Charlottesville, Virginia was all over the news as White supremacist took tiki torches to rally. That day many people were injured and one person fighting against hate, Heather Heyer died. According to Essence, now months later things have changed for Charlottesville.
The town elected its first Black female mayor, Nikuyah Walker. She is a former grassroots organizer and recently became apart of Charlottesville city council. Following everything that happened in her town she wanted to do something about it.
During her term she would like to help with healthcare, create affordable housing and jobs. On her platform she said, “I want to work with you. We need to create living-wage jobs, improve our schools, and make true affordable housing a top priority. I know what it takes to navigate complicated governmental agencies and get things done.” Congratulations Nikuyah Walker, we wish you all the success!
RELATED: Charlottesville: Murder Charge For Man Accused Of Car Attack Killing Heather Heyer
RELATED: A “White Lives Matter” Rally Planned In Tennessee, Because Charlottesville Clearly Wasn’t Enough
RELATED: “Neo-Nazi Cowards” Return To Charlottesville, As Mayor Searches For “Legal Options”
The Latest:
- A$AP Rocky's Trash Bag Sofa: A Treasure Or 'As Described'?
- Xbox Game Pass Reportedly Getting A Pick-Your-Plan Option
- 15 90s Movies To Watch If You Want To Understand Why Millennials Act Like This
- Happy Earth Day: 7 Sustainable Beauty Brands You Should Have On Your Radar
- Kash Patel Lawuit Against Former FBI Agent Dismissed
- Teyana Taylor Recreates Janet Jackson's Classic 'If' Outfit
- A Grown Man’s Guide To The 2026 NFL Draft
- Trump Admin’s Attack On Civil Rights Groups Is A Call To Action
- Southern Poverty Law Center Indicted By DOJ For Using Paid Informants
- The Biggest Award Shows to Watch in 2026
[ione_media_gallery id=”1851645″ overlay=”true”]
