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This City In Illinois Has Elected Its First Black Mayor

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This City In Illinois Has Elected Its First Black Mayor

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Allison Madison is also the city’s first female mayor.

Allison Madison made history twice over on April 4 when she was elected as the first black and the first female mayor of Mound City, Illinois.

The mayor-elect was initially uncertain about whether the political bid would work out, according to local outlet KFVS.

“I just thought, ‘OK, I’ll just try this to see what can I do,’” she told KFVS. “To see if I can make a difference in the town.”

While in office, Madison intends to beautify the community, bring in new businesses and focus on youth development.

Not only is Madison thankful for her supporters, she wants them…

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I am a future butterfly at the stage of growth when I am turning into an adult. I am enclosed in a hard case shell formed by love, family, and friends. It is the hardest stage of becoming a black butterfly. You will encounter many hardships only to come out stronger and better than what you went in. At this stage, you are finding out who you truly are and how to love yourself.

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