On June 5, 1973, Doris A. Davis won the election to become mayor of Compton, California—making her the first African American woman to lead a major U.S. city. Her victory followed years of civic engagement and came during a transformative period for Black political leadership in urban America. Davis helped usher in reforms in education and public safety and served as a symbol of possibility for future generations of Black female leaders nationwide.
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