Columbus honors its first Black mayor

COLUMBUS, Ohio ( WCMH ) — History was made in Columbus 25 years ago when Michael Coleman was first elected mayor.

Coleman was the city’s first African American mayor and ended up being the longest-serving mayor in the city’s history.

Coleman and his election were celebrated at an event Wednesday evening.

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