Chicago hasn’t elected a Black mayor since Harold Washington’s re-election in 1987. With six Black candidates in the 14-person race to take Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s seat, it’s possible that the city could seat its next Black mayor. In our profile series, Before the Polls, we sat down with each Black mayoral candidate to see if they have what it takes to build an equitable Chicago. Click on each image below to read their interview.
Written by Tiffany Walden | Edited by Benét J. Wilson | Design by David Elutilo