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Which major American city did Marion become the first prominent civil rights activist to become chief executive of?

  • Los Angeles

  • Chicago

  • New York

  • Washington, D.C.

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Marion Barry made history when he became the first prominent civil rights activist to be elected as the chief executive of the nation's capital, Washington, D.C. This milestone marked a significant moment in the civil rights movement, with Barry using his position to focus on addressing social and economic challenges within the city and advocating for policies that empowered historically marginalized communities.
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