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flag Former Hartford Mayor Thirman Milner, first Black mayor in New England, has died at 91.

flag Former Hartford Mayor Thirman Milner, the first popularly elected Black mayor in New England, has died at 91. flag Milner served as mayor from 1981 to 1987 and was a Connecticut state representative and senator. flag He was a descendant of enslaved Black and Native American ancestors and a lifelong advocate for civil rights. flag The Connecticut NAACP praised his tenure for strides towards equity and justice. flag Milner's life was marked by significant accomplishments and interactions with notable figures including Nelson Mandela and President Barack Obama.

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