Debra Jean Entenman, a public servant and community activist, became one of five African American women elected as a representative in the Washington State legislature. She was born on November 27, 1961 in Seattle, Washington to Gertrude Rivers, a school teacher in the Seattle Public … Read MoreDebra J. Entenman (1961- )
Kristine Reeves has been a representative in the 30th Legislative District of Washington, which includes Southwest King County as well as Northwest Pierce County, since 2016. She is known for her advocacy on behalf of working moms and for her commitment to veterans and their families, … Read MoreKristine Reeves (1981- )
Carl Brewer served as the 100th Mayor of Wichita, Kansas, only the second African American elected to that office. Brewer was born on March 8, 1957 in Wichita, Kansas. He attended Wichita North High school, and graduated in 1975. He obtained his first job at … Read MoreCarl Brewer (1957-2020)
Kevin Maurice Johnson served as Mayor of Sacramento, California, from December 2, 2008 to December 13, 2016. Johnson, the son of Georgia West and Lawrence Johnson, was born in California’s capital city on March 4, 1966. He graduated from Sacramento High School, where he led … Read MoreKevin Maurice Johnson (1966- )
On December 1, 2005, Mark Mallory was sworn in as the first black mayor elected by popular vote in Cincinnati, Ohio. Three other black mayors preceded him but were chosen by the City Council. He served in that position until December 1, 2013. Born on … Read MoreMark Mallory (1962– )
As a young activist, Allen Broussard fought for racial justice, equal opportunity, and civil liberties. Those campaigns inspired him to study the law. He connected with the community throughout his career as an attorney, judge, and committee member. Broussard authored key opinions on the death … Read MoreAllen E. Broussard (1929-1996)
Due to his dedication to battling social injustices and racism throughout the United States, DeRay Mckesson has emerged as a key 21st century civil rights activist and educator. His documentation of the protests in Ferguson, Missouri following the unjust murder of Michael Brown in 2014 solidified his role as a leader in the national Black Lives … Read MoreDeRay Mckesson (1985- )
“Image Ownership: Public Domain” Velvalea “Vel” Phillips was a civil rights pioneer in Wisconsin. She was the first African American and the first woman to serve as an elected official and as a judge in the state. Phillips was born one of three girls … Read MoreVelvalea “Vel” Hortense Rodgers Phillips (1924-2018)
Marc Allison Veasey has served as the representative for the 33rd Congressional District of Texas since assuming that office on January 3, 2013. His district includes parts of Dallas County and Tarrant County. Congressman Veasey is a member of the Democratic Party and previously served … Read MoreMarc Veasey (1971- )
Brenda L. Lawrence is a well-known and high-profile Democratic Party politician from Michigan who currently serves as the U.S. Representative for the state’s Fourteenth Congressional District. Before her election to Congress, Lawrence served as the mayor of Southfield, Michigan, from 2001 to 2015. She was … Read MoreBrenda Lawrence (1954- )
