Richard Arrington Jr. (born October 19, 1934 in Livingston, Alabama) was the first African American mayor of the city of Birmingham, Alabama (U.S.) and the second African American …

Jul 7, 2023 · Richard Arrington Richard Arrington Jr. (1934- ) was the first African American mayor of Birmingham, Jefferson County, and served five terms in that office from 1979 to 1999. He …

May 4, 2017 · Arrington ran for mayor of the City of Birmingham and was elected as the first African American mayor in 1979. After twenty years as mayor, Arrington retired in 1999 and …

Oct 31, 2024 · Richard Arrington Jr (born October 19, 1934, Livingston, Alabama) was the first African-American Mayor of Birmingham, serving 20 years, from 1979 to 1999. He replaced …

On November 13, 1979, the beginning of a new political era in Birmingham was ushered in with these powerful words by Mayor Richard Arrington, Jr., the first African American to serve as …

Livingston native Richard Arrington Jr. (1934- ) was Birmingham 's first black mayor, leading the city from 1979-1999. His tenure included great strides in racial equality and economic …

In 1979 Richard Arrington, Jr., became the city’s first African American mayor. In 1971 Birmingham became the first American city in which industrial plants were closed under …

Feb 4, 2024 · BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A book launch Saturday celebrated Black History Month while showcasing a local legend, Dr. Richard Arrington, Jr., who led the way as the first …

The story of Richard Arrington Jr., the first African American mayor of Birmingham, Alabama During the 1960s, Birmingham, Alabama was the central battleground in the struggle for …

American public official Richard Arrington, Jr., served as mayor of Birmingham, Alabama, from 1979 to 1999. He was the first African American to hold the office. Arrington was born into a …