Montgomery, Alabama, Swears In Its First Black Mayor
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Steven Reed was sworn in as Montgomery's mayor after winning a runoff election. He has a history of breaking barriers, being the first black probate judge in Montgomery County and the first in Alabama to issue same-sex marriage licenses. Montgomery, a city with a rich civil rights history, became a focal point in 1955 with Rosa Parks' protest. In his inauguration speech, Reed emphasized his commitment to improving salaries for teachers and first responders, while addressing issues like crime and poverty.
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