Ohio Woman Nearly Missed Out on Becoming First Black Mayor of Her Town After Local Officials Allegedly Tried to Block the Historic Moment; Supporters Stepped In to Foil the Alleged Plot
Gigi Traore is expected to become the first Black mayor of a small, majority-white Ohio town despite efforts by other officials that could have stopped her from taking on the title. As Newburgh Heights Council president pro tempore, Traore automatically assumes the role of mayor if the seat becomes vacant unexpectedly. Gigi Traore will soon…
