Carrie Saxon Perry, born on August 30, 1931, in Hartford, Connecticut, made history as the first African American woman to serve as mayor of a major New England city. She was elected in 1987, following the tenure of Thirman L. Milner, Hartford’s first Black mayor. Perry served three terms from 1987 to 1993, focusing on reducing racial tensions, combating drug trafficking, and advocating for LGBTQ+ rights within the city. She passed away on November 22, 2018, at the age of 87.
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