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October 29, 1967

First Black Mayor of Major U.S. City

On November 7, 1967, Carl Stokes was elected mayor of Cleveland, Ohio. He and Richard Hatcher (elected in Gary, Indiana, the same day) became the first African Americans to lead major U.S. cities. Stokes used his position to advocate for urban renewal and minority employment.

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People: Carl Stokes, Richard Hatcher
Sources
1. Carl Stokes - National Park Service2. Carl Stokes - Cleveland Historical - Cleveland State University3. Carl Stokes, First Black Mayor of a Major U.S. City - History.com

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