Cavalier Johnson: “This city, for the first time in our 176 year history, has…”

“It's beautiful. It's sometimes heartbreaking. And I said we needed to have a big, bold vision. I said we needed to stand up for one another. And now, today, tonight, This city, for the first time in our 176 year history, has elected its first black mayor. We did it. Now, I am joined here tonight by my wife, Dominique, And my children. And I could not have done this without them.” (04:11–04:19)

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