By Ryan Shepard
May 11, 2021
It is never too early to begin making history, At just 29 years old, Kentucky State University graduate
Darren E. Bryant has become the youngest Black mayor in the state of Illinois. In a hotly contested election, Bryant has emerged as the next civic leader of the Village of Robbins.
“I would like to thank God for this moment,” Bryant told the
“It feels good, but it’s a part of me and my DNA being from Robbins. Robbins has a history of African American pioneers, and once being a center of black culture in Illinois is astonishing. This is the people’s victory more so than mine, and it feels amazing to get it done for the people.”
(Image Credit: Twitter/mayorbryant )
Darren E. Bryant takes office after an election victory against Mayor Tyrone Ward in April, becoming the youngest Black mayor in Illinois history. After receiving 52% of the votes, the 29-year-old will take the seat as the Mayor of the Village of Robbins in Illinois.
“I would like to thank God for this moment,” Bryant told the
Chicago Defender, one of the oldest Black newspapers in existence. “It feels good, but it’s a part of me and my DNA being from Robbins. Robbins has a history of African American pioneers, and once being a center of black culture in Illinois is astonishing. This is the people’s victory more so than mine, and it feels amazing to get it done for the people.”
Robbins Village Hall, 3327 W. 137
th Street, Robbins, Il
(OUTDOOR Press Conference and Presentation)
Tyrone Ward Mayor of Robbins, Illinois will be joined by U.S. Congresswoman Robin Kelly, numerous elected officials, and Cook County residents in presenting the 4
th Annual Robbins Dr. Martin Luther King Lifetime Achievement Award to 102-year-old Catherine Stovall. Ms. Stovall’s strong advocacy for education and the rights of woman/minorities will be detailed during the Village of Robbins 5
th Annual MLK Freedom Awards.
“Ms. Stovall has lived in our community for over 68 years and has been a leading advocate for the upward mobility of African Americans not only in Cook County, but throughout the nation.” says Mayor Ward.