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Eric Adams was the first African American to hold what Brooklyn-based political position?

  • City Council

  • State Senator

  • Congress

  • Brooklyn Borough President

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Eric Adams was the first African American to be elected as Brooklyn Borough President, a position he held from 2014 to 2021. During his tenure, he focused on improving public safety and economic development in the borough. In 2021, Adams was elected Mayor of New York City.
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