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former nurse has become the first Black person to be appointed mayor of Wolverhampton. Councillor Sandra Samuels OBE is the first politician of African Caribbean heritage to hold the post in 200 years. She is also the 11th female
mayor of the city and hopes her appointment will inspire underrepresented groups. Cllr Samuels took over the role from Greg Brackenridge at the annual council meeting. "Becoming Mayor of the City of Wolverhampton will be my life’s greatest honour," she said.
Her appointment follows the election of Joanne Anderson in Liverpool, who became the first Black woman to lead a major UK city as mayor in 2021. Ms Samuels said that she hoped to inspire others from underrepresented groups to believe in themselves and know that anything is possible.
Councillor Samuels said: “I am proud beyond words that my fellow city councillors are due to make me the first person of African Caribbean heritage in 200 years to hold this most prestigious role.
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