First Black Mayor Elected in Montgomery, Ala.

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Montgomery, Ala., a city once known as the cradle of the Confederacy and later the birthplace of the civil-rights movement, elected its first African-American mayor

Oct. 9, 2019 11:05 am ET

MONTGOMERY, Ala.—Alabama’s capital, a city once known as the cradle of the Confederacy and later the birthplace of the civil-rights movement, elected its first African-American mayor Tuesday. Probate Judge Steven Reed, 45 years old, was elected the next mayor of Montgomery after defeating businessman David Woods by a decisive margin. Mr. Reed won about 67% of the vote in Tuesday’s mayoral runoff, according to unofficial returns.

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The tiny bit of good news today is a very big deal!! congrats!!

Congratulations

Looks like all the white Confederate rubbish living there has been replaced by saner folks.

Good for them but how we are ever going to get past racism if you guys keep bringing it up. It’s almost like you report this story because you are the racist and can’t believe a black person is capable of such an achievement.

If humans could lay down the anger their children will grow up in a relatively peaceful nation, full of opportunities. 'Overcoming,' wasn't overpowering, it was to move past and move forward. Let this be a beginning of that. Anything else only brings angry streets for all.

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