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The Chavis Chronicles
The Rich Legacy of Black Mayors
Season 4
Episode 406
There are more mayors of color leading our largest American cities than ever before. Four of the largest cities in the U.S. are run by Black mayors, but big city mayors are facing monumental issues ranging from upticks in crime, to a sagging economy, high inflation, to housing affordability and homelessness. Dr. Chavis talks to Phyllis Dickerson, CEO about their distinctive challenges.
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