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Yemi Mobolade, a Nigerian immigrant, is the first Black man elected to lead Colorado Springs. He discussed his new role, his faith and getting ready to hit the ground running.
Yemi Mobolade is the first Black man and first non-Republican to be elected mayor of Colorado Springs, Colo., in more than four decades.
An independent candidate defeated a longtime Republican office holder to become the first elected Black mayor in Colorado Springs.
An independent candidate has defeated a longtime Republican office holder to become the first elected Black mayor in the Colorado Springs, Colorado's second largest city with a reputation for being a conservative stronghold.
Eighteen months ago Yemi Mobolade was a political newcomer who set out to become Colorado Springs' next mayor and break the status quo. On Tuesday night, he was poised to