Carl Stokes

Quick Facts

Full Name	Carl Stokes
Occupation	Politician
Date Of Birth	Jun 21, 1927(1927-06-21)
Age	97
Date Of Death	April 3, 1996, Cleveland, OH
Birthplace	Cleveland
Country	United States
Birth City	Ohio
Horoscope	Cancer

Carl Stokes Biography

Carl Stokes is one of the most popular and richest Politician who was born on June 21, 1927 in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Former mayor of Cleveland, Ohio who became the first African American mayor of a major U.S. city in 1967. He also served as the United States Ambassador to Seychelles from 1994 to 1995.

Bill Clinton appointed him U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Seychelles in 1994.

He had four children.

Carl Stokes Net Worth

Carl Stokes is one of the richest Politician from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Carl Stokes 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was raised in the Outhwaite Homes, Cleveland’s first federally funded housing project for the poor.

He became the first black anchorman in New York City when he took a job with television station WNBC-TV in 1972.

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Facts & Trivia

Carl Ranked on the list of most popular Politician. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Carl Stokes celebrates birthday on June 21 of every year.

Top Facts about Carl Stokes

1. Carl Stokes was the 51st mayor of Cleveland, Ohio, and one of the first black elected mayors of a major US city.
2. He was born in Cleveland’s Central neighborhood to Charles and Louise Stokes, and was raised alongside his brother, politician Louis Stokes, by their mother at the CMHA Outhwaite Homes.
3. He attended East Technical High School, the University of Minnesota, and Cleveland State University College of Law.
4. His win in the 1967 mayoral election was the result of his ability to mobilize both black and white voters.
5. As mayor, he opened city hall jobs to blacks and women and worked for the revitalization of Cleveland neighborhoods.
6. He served as general legal counsel for the United Auto Workers in 1980.
7. In 1983, he became a municipal judge in Cleveland.
8. In 1994, he was appointed the US Ambassador to the Republic of Seychelles.
9. He was awarded 12 honorary degrees and received the NNPA Award, the highest honor of the National Newspaper Publishers Association in 1971.
10. In 2002, the US Federal Courthouse Tower in downtown Cleveland was named in his honor.
11. In November 2006, the Western Reserve Historical Society opened an exhibition about Carl’s and Louis’ early life and eventual rise to politics.
12. He worked to save and preserve Cleveland’s Cuyahoga River in the aftermath of the 1969 river fire.
13. He died in April 1996 after being given a diagnosis with esophageal cancer.
14. His funeral was held at Cleveland Music Hall and was presided over by the Rev. Otis Moss.
15. There are several monuments and buildings, such as Stokes Boulevard, the Carl Stokes Brigade club, and the CMHA Carl Stokes Center, named in his memory.

What did Carl Stokes do?

Carl B. Stokes was the first African American elected mayor of a major US city, serving in Cleveland from 1968 to 1971. He advocated for clean water and environmental justice, bringing international attention to the infamous 1969 Cuyahoga River fire. Later he was a newscaster, judge, and US ambassador.

How did Carl Stokes contribute to the civil rights movement?

While urging civil rights and welfare bills, he sponsored a measure empowering the governor to send in national guard troops to defuse a potential riot. Stokes became the first black lawyer to serve as general counsel to a major American labor union, the United Auto Workers.

Who was America's first black mayor?

STOKES, CARL B. (21 June 1927-3 April 1996) became the first AFRICAN-AMERICAN mayor of a major U.S. city when he was elected mayor of Cleveland in November 1967.

What did mayor Stokes that was so radical to help clean it up?

In 1970 he testified before the US Senate on behalf of the US Conference of Mayors. He called for significant federal funding for clean water. The same year Congressman Louis Stokes, the mayor’s brother, testified in the US House, securing money for Cuyahoga River clean up.

Is the mayor of Cleveland black?

Early life and education. Jackson is the son of an African American father and an Italian American mother. Jackson grew up in the Central and Kinsman neighborhoods.