This Arkansas Town Elected The Youngest Black Mayor In The United States

This Arkansas Town Elected The Youngest Black Mayor In The United States

Essence Magazine:

By Malaika Jabali· Updated December 7, 2022

While other 18-year-olds are preparing for finals, Jaylen Smith is preparing to lead his small Arkansas town as the youngest Black mayor in the United States.

According to CBS affiliate THV11, Jaylen Smith is making history after residents of

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