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Relentless Warrior: Al Wheeler - Ann Arbor's First Black Mayor

"It's been 50 years since Al Wheeler’s historic campaign for Mayor of the City of Ann Arbor. 2024 marks the 30th anniversary of his death. Relentless Warrior lifts up little-known facts of Dr. Wheeler’s amazing saga.  From humble beginnings to a whirlwind tour of top educational institutions, we share how Professor Wheeler shaped and shared a life of firsts with his equally impressive wife, Emma, and their accomplished family. We also hear from some of the people who knew Al best and helped him become the first Black Mayor of Ann Arbor, as well as win re-election with a one vote, precedent-setting result.” - Filmmaker Carole Gibson

Mayor Albert Wheeler Debates Challenger Louis Belcher Before Special Election, March 1978 Photographer: Robert Chase

Mayor Albert Wheeler Debates Challenger Louis Belcher Before Special Election, March 1978 image
Year:
1978
Published In:
Ann Arbor News, March 26, 1978
Caption:
"Their (Republicans') interests are too narrow, and I don't believe they utilize the power they have for the interests of the whole city." -Albert H. Wheeler
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Mayoral Candidate Louis Belcher Debates Albert Wheeler Before Special Election, March 1978 Photographer: Robert Chase

Mayoral Candidate Louis Belcher Debates Albert Wheeler Before Special Election, March 1978 image
Year:
1978
Published In:
Ann Arbor News, March 26, 1978
Caption:
"His (Wheeler's) solutions are, 'Let Washington do it, let Lansing do it, let HUD do it, and don't blame me because it's not being done'." -Louis D. Belcher
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Park Millage Election Plan Abandoned

Park Millage Election Plan Abandoned image
Parent Issue
Ann Arbor News, September 6, 1974
Day
6
Month
September
Year
1974
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