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Lucille Berrien

1928–2026

United States

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Lucille M. Berrien (April 12, 1928 – May 22, 2026) was an American activist from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and a member of the Black Panther Party. She was the first African-American to run for mayor of Milwaukee.

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