March 12, 2024

Mayor Annette Blackwell, Maple Heights, Ohio

Mayor Annette Blackwell of Maple Heights, Ohio,

Mayor Annette Blackwell

 Maple Heights, Ohio

"Back in Black" - As both the first woman and African American mayor in Maple Heights, Ohio, Annette Blackwell faced a racist and sexist backlash while putting the Cleveland suburb’s finances back on track. But her biggest challenge wasn’t winning over white voters, but other Black politicians.


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Mayor Annette Blackwell of Maple Heights, Ohio.



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