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  1. Willie Lewis Brown Jr. (born March 20, 1934) is an American politician. A member of the Democratic Party , he served as mayor of San Francisco from 1996 to 2004, the first African American to hold that office.

  2. 5 days ago · Willie Brown (born March 20, 1934, Mineola, Texas, U.S.) is an American politician who was the first African American speaker of the California State Assembly, the longest-serving speaker of that body (1980–95), and mayor of San Francisco (1996–2004).

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  3. Mar 21, 2024 · Former Assembly Speaker and San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown, who just turned 90, has cemented himself as one of the most influential politicians in California history.

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  4. Oct 13, 2020 · Posts shared on Facebook show Democratic vice-presidential nominee Kamala Harris with former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown, describing the image as “married 60 year old (sic) Willie Brown” and...

  5. Oct 8, 2020 · Willie Brown’s legacy as a vibrant and controversial political powerhouse is woven into the history of California politics, from his 30 years in the California State Assembly — 15 as speaker — to his two terms as mayor of San Francisco.

  6. Mar 20, 2024 · Former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown reflects on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and what he means to society today in the era of President Trump. We asked the former mayor how he...

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  8. Apr 12, 2024 · The name Willie Brown is synonymous with power politics in California. He became the first Black speaker of the state Assembly in 1980 and held the job for a record 14 years, often with help from Republicans.