W. W. Herenton

Politician

1940 –

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Who is W. W. Herenton?

Willie Wilbert Herenton is an American politician who was formerly mayor of Memphis, Tennessee, and was candidate for election to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2010, until his defeat in the Democratic primary against incumbent Steve Cohen. He was the first African American to be elected Mayor of Memphis, Tennessee.

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Born
Apr 23, 1940
Memphis
Also known as
  • Mayor W. W. Herenton
Ethnicity
  • African American
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • LeMoyne-Owen College
  • University of Memphis
Lived in
  • Memphis

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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