Mary Sheffield Makes History As Detroit’s First Black Woman Mayor

Essence Magazine:

DETROIT, MICHIGAN – NOVEMBER 04:Mary Sheffield, Detroit mayor-elect, gives a speech at MGM Grand Casino during her victory party on November 04, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Monica Morgan/Getty Images) By Kimberly Wilson ·Updated November 5, 2025 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready…

Detroit has a new mayor, and she’s a Black woman, y’all!

Mary Sheffield swept to victory Tuesday night with more than 77% of the vote, becoming the

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