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Willie Lewis Brown Jr. (born March 20, 1934) is an American politician. A member of the Democratic Party , he served as mayor of San Francisco from 1996 to 2004, the first African American to hold that office.
Mar 14, 2024 · Willie Brown Jr., one of the most flamboyant and powerful politicians California has ever known, was delivered into this world by a midwife in his grandmother’s drafty, white clapboard house in segregated Mineola, Texas. Next week, he will turn 90 years old. Brown still dominates every room he enters with his smarts and swagger.
Mar 21, 2024 · Former Assembly Speaker and San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown, who just turned 90, has cemented himself as one of the most influential politicians in California history.
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Apr 26, 2024 · Willie Brown (born March 20, 1934, Mineola, Texas, U.S.) is an American politician who was the first African American speaker of the California State Assembly, the longest-serving speaker of that body (1980–95), and mayor of San Francisco (1996–2004).
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Mar 20, 2024 · Willie Brown, the first African American mayor of San Francisco, celebrates his 90th birthday with a gala event to support his fellowship program for students. He reflects on his political achievements, challenges and advice for future generations.
Mar 21, 2024 · Former Assembly speaker and mayor Willie Brown marked his 90th birthday with a star-studded event at San Francisco's City Hall, where he shared his political insights and stories with guests. The event drew current and past elected officials, friends, family and admirers of the influential and charismatic leader.
Jan 11, 2024 · Former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown was inducted into California’s Hall of Fame on Thursday. In the announcement, Gov. Gavin Newsom described Brown as a “history-making mayor of San ...
