African American Mayors Association
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The African American Mayors Association (AAMA) is the only organization exclusively representing African American mayors' in the U.S.
Washington, DC
Joined June 2014
“This is not collaboration. This is overreach.”-AAMA President and Savannah, GA Mayor Van R. Johnson II on CNN This Morning. #OurMayors.
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“This is not collaboration. This is overreach.”-AAMA President and Savannah, GA Mayor Van R. Johnson II on CNN This Morning. #OurMayors.
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“We just can’t help but feel in some kind of way that we’re being specifically profiled,” said Mayor Van Johnson, president of the African American Mayors Association and mayor of Savannah, Georgia. #OurMayors.
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President Trump has warned he might send the National Guard to other cities. The Black mayors of those cities vow to push back.
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WATCH: AAMA President and Savannah, GA Mayor @VanRJohnson appeared on @CNN's News Central this morning and calling on the Trump Administration to partner with mayors to strenghten cities in further reducing crime around the country. #OurMayors
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“We encourage the administration to work closely with local leaders & support solutions that strengthen law enforcement partnerships & community engagement. Mayors across the country are committed to building safer cities & welcome the opportunity to partner with Washington.”.
“While challenges remain, the portrayal of widespread unrest does not align with the reality on the ground and risks distracting from the real work being done to keep our neighborhoods safe.
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“While challenges remain, the portrayal of widespread unrest does not align with the reality on the ground and risks distracting from the real work being done to keep our neighborhoods safe.
“Across the country, major cities—including D.C.—have seen meaningful progress in public safety thanks to strong collaboration between mayors, police departments, and community members.
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“Across the country, major cities—including D.C.—have seen meaningful progress in public safety thanks to strong collaboration between mayors, police departments, and community members.
“At the same time, we believe that deploying the National Guard to Washington, D.C. in this context may not be the most productive approach, especially when local leaders and law enforcement are already making significant strides in reducing crime and improving community trust.
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“At the same time, we believe that deploying the National Guard to Washington, D.C. in this context may not be the most productive approach, especially when local leaders and law enforcement are already making significant strides in reducing crime and improving community trust.
“As President of the African American Mayors Association and Mayor of Savannah, I recognize and respect the federal government’s responsibility to ensure national security and public safety,” said Mayor Van R. Johnson II.
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“As President of the African American Mayors Association and Mayor of Savannah, I recognize and respect the federal government’s responsibility to ensure national security and public safety,” said Mayor Van R. Johnson II.
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In the wake of tragic mass shootings on Monday in New York City and Atlanta, AAMA calls sustained federal partnership to address gun violence. #OurMayors
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📍TODAY in NYC | The AAMA Board of Directors convened today to support board member Mayor Eric Adams’ announcement ahead of its meeting: 332,000+ NYC Housing Authority & Section 8 residents will receive free, high-speed WiFi = A major win for digital equity. #OurMayors
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Record-breaking improvements in public safety—“These achievements are a testament to the power of collaborative, community-centered strategies and innovative policing employed by AAMA’s Member Mayors.”— CEO Phyllis Dickerson . Read more:.
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(Washington, DC) –The African American Mayors Association (AAMA) proudly congratulates big city Member Mayors, including Mayor Eric Adams of New York City, Mayor Karen Bass of Los Angeles, Mayor L…
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At the Essence Festival today, AAMA President and Savannah, GA Mayor Van R. Johnson II & New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell illuminated the vital role local leadership plays in building generational wealth & economic stability in a discussion presented by Wells Fargo. #OurMayors
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Happy Independence Day, America! AAMA mayors across the country pause to celebrate the builders of democracy and the ideals of freedom and justice for all, while yet working towards a more perfect union. #Happy4th.#IndependenceDay.#OurMayors
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AAMA proudly supports @TheCROWNAct legislation that prohibits race-based hair discrimination. Join the movement by signing the petition at & help us celebrate Black hair independence by sharing your #CROWNLove today. #TheCROWNAct #CROWNCoalition #OurMayors
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AAMA’s offices are closed today as we proudly celebrate the national holiday, #Juneteenth, while acknowledging, there’s more work to do so that freedom truly rings from “the prodigious hilltops of New Hampshire” to “every hill & molehill of Mississippi.” .#OurMayors
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AAMA proudly introduces its 2025 Future Leaders Fellows! This Fellowship includes intensive public policy advocacy training and an on-site visit to work within a member mayor’s office,. Welcome Pharah Green, Andrew Moore, Paris Tracey, and Jeremiah Johnson. #OurMayors
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The African American Mayors Association honors the bravery of the men and women who have died for the cause of freedom. It’s a debt no one can fully repay. #MemorialDay #NeverForgotten
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AAMA congratulates Barbara Lee and John Ewing, Jr. as winners of recent mayoral elections. Lee, Oakland's representative for 20+ years in the U.S. House, was elected mayor in April. Ewing was elected mayor of Omaha Tuesday after 18 years as Douglas County treasurer. #OurMayors
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🎓 Honoring 10 future changemakers at #AAMA2025!. Congrats to the Kevin Johnson Presidential Scholars & Washington-Rosenwald HBCU Scholars — each awarded $5K for their brilliance, leadership & service. #OurMayors #ThePowerofNow
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