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Chokwe Antar Lumumba (born March 29, 1983) is an American attorney, activist, and politician serving as the 53rd mayor [1] of Jackson, Mississippi, [2] the 7th consecutive African-American to hold the position. In 2024, Lumumba and other officials in the state were indicted on corruption charges. [3]
first African American Mayor of Jackson Frank Melton: 2005–2009 died in office Leslie B. McLemore: 2009 interim mayor Harvey Johnson Jr. (2nd term) 2009–2013 Chokwe Lumumba: 2013–2014 died in office Charles Tillman: 2014 Tony Yarber: 2014–2017 Chokwe Antar Lumumba: 2017–present [7]
Chokwe Lumumba Sr. (/ ˈ ʃ oʊ. k w eɪ. l ʌ ˈ m uː m. b ɑː /; August 2, 1947 – February 25, 2014) was an American attorney, activist, and politician, who was affiliated with the black separatist organization Republic of New Afrika and served as its second vice president. He served as a human rights lawyer in Michigan and Mississippi.
Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba speaks during a press conference at City Hall in Jackson on Monday, Oct. 28, 2024. "I would say that we're still working. I would say that it does not stop us ...
JACKSON, Miss. — Seven years ago, Chokwe Antar Lumumba swept into the Jackson mayor’s office with plans to shake up local politics. At 34, he was the city’s youngest ever mayor, and he ...
Owens, Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba and City Council member Aaron Banks were indicted last month on conspiracy and bribery charges. All have pleaded not guilty. A trial is set for early January.
Jackson, Miss., City Councilman Aaron Banks addresses media after the city council and Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba reached an agreement regarding the city’s garbage issues following a Hinds ...
The 2025 mayoral election in Jackson, Mississippi will take place on June 3, 2025, alongside other Jackson municipal races. Primary elections will take place on May 6. Incumbent Democratic mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba is eligible to run for re-election to a third term in o