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!
African American Politicians Breaking Boundaries [PHOTOS] was originally published on blackamericaweb.com
1. Yvonne Spicer
Framingham Massachusetts first mayor and first mayor of color!
African American Politicians Breaking Boundaries [PHOTOS] was originally published on blackamericaweb.com
2. Justin Fairfax
First African-American Lt. Governor of Virginia!
African American Politicians Breaking Boundaries [PHOTOS] was originally published on blackamericaweb.com
3. Melvin Carter
First Black mayor of St. Paul Minnesota!
African American Politicians Breaking Boundaries [PHOTOS] was originally published on blackamericaweb.com
4. Sheila Oliver
First Black Lt. Governor of New Jersey!
African American Politicians Breaking Boundaries [PHOTOS] was originally published on blackamericaweb.com
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.
African American Politicians Breaking Boundaries [PHOTOS] was originally published on blackamericaweb.com
6. Vy Lyles
First African-American woman to be elected as mayor of Charlotte, NC!
African American Politicians Breaking Boundaries [PHOTOS] was originally published on blackamericaweb.com
7. Wilmont Collins
An immigrant from Liberia, Wilmont became the first Black mayor in Montana’s history!
African American Politicians Breaking Boundaries [PHOTOS] was originally published on blackamericaweb.com
8. Brendon Barber
The first African-American mayor of Georgetown South Carolina!
African American Politicians Breaking Boundaries [PHOTOS] was originally published on blackamericaweb.com
9. Johnathan McColler
First African-American mayor of Statesboro, GA history!
African American Politicians Breaking Boundaries [PHOTOS] was originally published on blackamericaweb.com
10. Mary Parham Copelan
Mary Parham Copelan became the first African-American mayor in Milledgeville, GA!
African American Politicians Breaking Boundaries [PHOTOS] was originally published on blackamericaweb.com
11. Brooker Gainor
The first African-American elected mayor in Cairo, Georgia!
African American Politicians Breaking Boundaries [PHOTOS] was originally published on blackamericaweb.com