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Willie Lewis Brown Jr. (born March 20, 1934) is an American politician. A member of the Democratic Party , he served as mayor of San Francisco from 1996 to 2004, the first African American to hold that office.
Mar 14, 2024 · Willie Brown Jr., one of the most flamboyant and powerful politicians California has ever known, was delivered into this world by a midwife in his grandmother’s drafty, white clapboard house in segregated Mineola, Texas. Next week, he will turn 90 years old. Brown still dominates every room he enters with his smarts and swagger.
Oct 13, 2020 · Kamala Harris did have a relationship with Willie Brown, who later served as San Francisco’s mayor, between 1994 and 1995 ( here Los Angeles Times first linked the pair in 1994 ( here her...
Jan 27, 2019 · Former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown wrote a letter to the Chronicle about his past relationship with Sen. Kamala Harris and how he appointed her to two state commissions. He said he helped her and other politicians, but Harris threatened him with indictment after he supported her in 2003.
- William Cummings
- Politics NOW Reporter
Mar 21, 2024 · Former Assembly speaker and mayor Willie Brown marked his 90th birthday with a star-studded event at San Francisco's City Hall, where he shared his political insights and stories with guests. The event drew current and past elected officials, friends, family and admirers of the influential and charismatic leader.
- Scott Shafer
- KQED Contributor
Oct 8, 2020 · Former San Francisco mayor and speaker of the California State Assembly, Willie Brown, shares his insights and stories in a 10-hour oral history interview by UC Berkeley. Learn about his political achievements, challenges, controversies and legacy in the city and the state.
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Mar 21, 2024 · Willie Brown, the first African American mayor of San Francisco, celebrates his 90th birthday with a gala event to support his fellowship program for students. He reflects on his political achievements, challenges and advice for future generations.
