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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.
Mar 14, 2024 · Tagged: assembly California Legislature Commentary San Francisco Willie Brown. As Willie Brown turns 90, the California political icon reflects on his career, the state of politics, and the figures he crossed paths with.
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...
Jan 27, 2019 · Former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown addressed his past relationship with Sen. Kamala Harris in a letter to the San Francisco Chronicle on Saturday and acknowledged giving her appointments...
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).
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.
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.
Oct 2, 2020 · Willie Brown: Mayor of San Francisco, 1996–2004. Willie L. Brown, Jr.: First Among Equals: California Legislator Leadership 1964–1992. Editor’s note: Find more resources on the Willie Brown oral histories, including commentary, videos, notable quotes, and more. Posted in Oral History Center.
Mar 21, 2024 · Brown, known for his colorful fashion style, was decked out in a salmon-color jacket, pink shirt, and matching socks with white stars. Willie Brown wears pink star socks at a celebration of Willie Brown’s 90th birthday at City Hall in San Francisco on March 20, 2024. (Martin do Nascimento/KQED)
Oct 22, 2019 · Willie Brown established the bump-and-run style of defense the Raiders used for decades, provided the iconic play in Oakland’s first Super Bowl title, and impacted nearly every player who suited up for the team over the past half-century. Brown was the consummate Raider.
