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