Chokwe A. Lumumba speaks at his general election party at the King Edward Hotel on June 6, 2017.
Rukia Lumumba speaks before introducing Ebony Lumumba, the new first lady of the City of Jackson, at the King Edward during Lumumba’s General Election watch party on June 6, 2017.
Ebony A. Lumumba, the new First Lady of the City of Jackson, speaks before introducing Chokwe A. Lumumba, at the King Edward during Lumumba’s General Election watch party on June 6, 2017.
Chokwe A. Lumumba speaks at his general election party at the King Edward Hotel on June 6, 2017.
The crowd mingles at Lumumba’s general election party at the King Edward Hotel on June 6, 2017.
Lumumba and his family speaks with media after his speech was given to everyone at the party, at the King Edward during Lumumba’s General Election watch party on June 6, 2017.
Chokwe A. Lumumba announced his candidacy this afternoon, promising a campaign focused on “the people’s platform.” Imani Khayyam
Seven of 16 mayoral candidates, were present at the Youth Mayor Forum. From left: Brian Reynolds, Ronnie Crudup, Jr., attorney Chokwe Antar Lumumba, Sen. John Horhn, Mayor Tony Yarber, Corinthian Sanders, and Gwen Chapman. Imani Khayyam
Chokwe Antar Lumumba likely claimed the Jackson mayor’s seat, winning the Democratic primary by a landslide against other candidates, drawing more than twice the votes as the second-place candidate. Imani Khayyam
Chokwe Antar Lumumba, the Democratic nominee for mayor of Jackson, talked about superheroes, family, and politics during the podcast interview. Imani Khayyam

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