Harold Washington, Chicago's first Black mayor, remembered on 10th anniversary of his death. From: Jet | Date: December 8, 1997 | COPYRIGHT 1997 Johnson Publishing Co. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

A special 10th anniversary tribute was held in the Chicago City Hall to remember Harold Washington who died in office in 1987. The ceremony was attended by Mayor Richard M. Daley, Ramon Price (Washington's brother), Lerone Bennett, Gwendolyn Brooks and other politicians, journalists and citizens.

The late Harold Washington Chicago s first Black major, was remembered on the 10th anniversary of his death as an "American original" who "broke down barriers."

During a spe...

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