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October 30, 1979 · Government, Education & Urban Leadership

Birmingham Elected Richard Arrington Jr. Mayor

A biologist, educator, and city councilman became the first African American chosen to lead a city once identified worldwide with segregation.

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Then

Birmingham's government defended segregation and violently resisted the civil-rights movement.

Now

Black voting power helped place an experienced educator and councilman in the mayor's office.

Next

Representation must be measured by accountable government and opportunity shared across a city.

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