Many have come since, but in November, 1967, 40 years ago, these 3 black history people were elected as the first African American mayors of major U.S. cities.

• Carl B. Stokes was elected mayor of Cleveland, Ohio.
• Floyd McCree was elected mayor of Flint, Michigan.
• Richard B. Hatcher was elected mayor of Gary, Indiana.

The mid 20th century civil rights movement helped lead to these important political gains.