🏛️ Dr. Willie W. Herenton: Memphis’ First Black Mayor 🏛️ Memphis history was made in 1991 when Dr. Willie W. Herenton became the first Black mayor, leading the city for five terms (1992-2009) and becoming Memphis’ longest-serving mayor. 🔹 First Black Mayor of Memphis (1991 election, won by just 142 votes!) 🔹 Served 5 terms (1992-2009) – longest tenure in city history 🔹 Former Superintendent of Memphis City Schools 🔹 Focused on economic development, crime reduction & education 🔹 LeMoyne-Owen College & Southern Illinois University graduate 🔹 Still a major figure in Memphis politics today His leadership shaped Memphis in ways still felt today. Drop a 💙 if you remember his impact! #UnapologeticallyMemphis #MemphisHistory #WillieHerenton #MemphisMayor #901Legends