The Story of Super Mayor Tiffany Henyard, and the Dark Side of Democracy

Tiffany Henyard is the first Black female mayor of Dolton Village and Thornton Township of Illinois. Her story is riddled with scandals and controversy. In this episode, we summarize the events of her past and draw lessons that can be learned for our future. Democracy carries with it a great responsibility. We must keep that in mind when we feel the urge to make rash decisions.

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Sources:
https://www.archivesfoundation.org/newsletter/a-promise-from-the-founders/
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