Lori Lightfoot, new Mayor of Chicago

The Center for “Race,” Culture and Social Justice’s director, Dr. Jonathan Lightfoot, is heading home to Chicago to attend the inauguration of his cousin, Lori Lightfoot, as the new mayor of Chicago. She will succeed Rahm Emanuel, the former Chief of Staff for President Barack Obama. Lori Lightfoot will become the first Black woman to lead the third largest city in the United States.

Let’s congratulate the Lightfoot family and wish the new Mayor much success in what promises to be her most challenging job yet. Chicago needs good leadership!

https://lightfootforchicago.com/about-lori/

https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/5/17/18629933/at-black-womens-event-mayor-elect-lightfoot-offers-message-to-black-community



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