Newport News Celebrates Women's History Month: Mayor Jessie M. Rattley

Newport News Celebrates Women's History Month: Mayor Jessie M. Rattley

Tweet In 1986, Jessie M. Rattley made history as the first woman and the first African American to serve as mayor of Newport News. Prior to that, in 1970, she became the first African American elected to the Newport News City Council. Born in Birmingham, Alabama, she later attended Hampton Institute (now Hampton University) from 1975 to 1979, Rattley served on the board of directors of the National Municipal League and became one of Virginia’s m…

Women's Day in Samana (Caldas) Alejandro Calderin Mar, 25/03/2025 - 18:55 2025-03-26 The Mayor of Samana celebrated with hype and cymbals the day of the woman in the maximum classroom of the San Agustín school. Women attended who enjoyed the preparations of mayor Jorge Andrés Arango Tabares with his work team. Women were exalted, worthy of recognition for different reasons, such as Mrs. Nelly Clavijo, who enjoys the appreciation of her countryme…