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He became the first Black mayor of a rural Alabama town. Then a white minority locked him out
For years the mayor in Newburn was appointed, not elected. When Patrick Braxton won the election, the outgoing mayor and his cronies refused to accept it
Source: theguardian.com
Blocking Black political power
Government failures drove Patrick Braxton to run for—and win—political office. But the white minority won’t let him lead
Source: slate.com
Racist message targets Newbern's Black mayor Patrick Braxton
Anonymous author threatens to kill Braxton and supporter
Source: wvtm13.com
Newbern's first Black mayor fighting office lawsuit
The former mayor and town council argue their actions were not racially motivated.
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Source: wvtm13.com
Political and Legal Scandal Rocking a Small Alabama Town: Who's the Mayor?
The Entire Business World on a Single Page with the Web's Most Comprehensive One-Stop Finance News Hub.
Source: biztoc.com
White minority locks out first Black mayor of Newbern, Alabama
Newbern’s history is deeply rooted in slavery. Incorporated in 1854 as demand for land to produce cotton soared, the town of Newbern quickly developed into an economy dominated by labor camps where enslaved Black people were forced to grow cotton.
Source: peoplesworld.org
Postpartum depression pill gets green light for use in US
The US FDA has approved Zurzuvae, an oral pill to treat postpartum depression in women, developed by Biogen and Sage Therapeutics
Source: newzealandstar.com
Road blocked - State Highway 29A, Mangatapu Bridge
District: Bay of Plenty Police are responding to a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 29A at Mangatapu Bridge, near Truman Lane. The crash was reported around 9:40am. There are no serious injuries. The road is blocked while it is being cleared. Motorists are advised to take an alternate route and expect delays. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre
Source: philippinetimes.com
The Town Without Elections Redux
Updating the political saga of Newbern, Alabama.
Source: outsidethebeltway.com