Monroe Nichols becomes first Black mayor of Tulsa

Monroe Nichols becomes first Black mayor of Tulsa in ‘historic and significant’ election
In a district demolished a century ago in the Tulsa Race Massacre and rebuilt from the rubble, state Rep. Monroe Nichols declared victory as the first Black Tulsan elected as the city’s mayor. Black residents say Nichols’ election adds a new ...
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Monroe will also be Tulsa's first Black mayor. He gave his acceptance speech in front of images of Black Wall Street in the days before the Tulsa Race Massacre.
Tulsa, Oklahoma, elects 1st Black mayor
In a historic election, Monroe Nichols has been elected as the first Black mayor of Tulsa, Oklahoma, marking a significant
Monroe Nichols becomes first Black mayor of Tulsa over a century after the Race Massacre
Monroe Nichols wrote his name in the history books on Tuesday when he defeated Karen Keith to become the first Black mayor of Tulsa.
Monroe Nichols makes history as Tulsa’s first black mayor with convincing victory
Tulsans also voted in the first majority female city council, with convincing victories in District 7 by incumbent Lori Decter Wright and in District 9 by challenger Carol Bush. The new mayor and council will be sworn into office December 2nd.
Monroe Nichols becomes first Black mayor of Tulsa
With 69 percent of the vote in, and with Monroe at over 56%, he has claimed victory in the Tulsa mayoral election. Certification of the results will make him the first Black mayor in the city’s history and over 103 years after the Tulsa Race Massacre.
Nichols becomes first Black mayor of Tulsa in ‘historic and significant’ election
In a district demolished a century ago in the Tulsa Race Massacre and rebuilt from the rubble, state Rep. Monroe Nichols declared victory as the first Black Tulsan elected as the city’s mayor. Black residents say Nichols’ election adds a new,
Monroe Nichols makes history as Tulsa's first Black mayor
I do think there's a lot of folks who are going to now feel like they are more reflected in city government," Nichols said of what it means to have a person of color serving in Tulsa's highest office.
Tulsans Celebrate Monroe Nichols Winning Mayoral Race
Citizens of Tulsa elected the first Black mayor, Monroe Nichols. “I think Tulsans bought in on being bold and visionary, and frankly accountable for the future," said Nichols. He said the celebration is over,
Video: Tulsans share reactions to Monroe Nichols winning mayoral election, becoming Tulsa's first Black mayor
The City of Tulsa made history Tuesday night by electing the first ever Black mayor.
Monroe Nichols makes history as Tulsa’s new mayor
Tulsans elected State Rep. Monroe Nichols as their next mayor Tuesday by 55.6% in unofficial returns over Tulsa County Commissioner Karen Keith.
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Tulsa elects first Black mayor 103 years after race massacre
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Ginnie Graham: The victory of Monroe Nichols represents a new era for the city
The victory of Monroe Nichols reflects the purple political leanings of Tulsa and the changing way of winning elections at ...