W. W. Herenton
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| Gender | Male |
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| Age | 85 |
| Date of birth | April 23,1940 |
| Zodiac sign | Taurus |
| Born | Memphis |
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| Parents | Ruby Lee Harris |
| Party | Democratic Party |
| Previous office | Mayor of Memphis (1991–2009) |
| Education | LeMoyne-Owen College |
| Booker T. Washington High School | |
| University of Memphis | |
| Movies/Shows | Memphis: The Promised Land |
| Previous position | Mayor of Memphis (1992–2009), Mayor of Memphis (1991–2009) |
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| ID | 673973 |
W. W. Herenton Life story
Willie Wilbert Herenton is an American politician and a Civil Rights leader. He was elected as the first elected African-American Mayor of Memphis, Tennessee. He was subsequently re-elected to an unprecedented five consecutive terms. During his tenure, Herenton worked to bridge the deep racial divide in Memphis.