On Thursday, November 20, 2025, Chester Mayor Stefan Roots and Beaver Falls Mayor Dr. Kenya Johns hosted the first of what promises to be many gatherings of Black mayors across the state of Pennsylvania.
The purpose of the iconic event held at the Access Center on Chester’s west end offered the perfect opportunity for Pennsylvania’s Black elected officials and Black Pennsylvania residents across the state to share what their governing experience looks like in the midst of this uncertain society.
With Chester Mayor Roots hosting the in-person conversation and Beaver Falls Mayor Dr. Kenya Johns moderating the online conversation, the discussion was frank, honest, and civil. The goal of this convening was to establish an ongoing authentic conversation/relationship with Black voices sharing their lived experiences…