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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