Erma Henderson was once considered one of the most powerful black women in the Detroit's history. Henderson joined the council by winning a runoff election to fill a vacancy in 1972 and was re-elected the following year. She received the most votes in 1977, 1981 and 1985 council elections and served as its president. Henderson […]
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