The Gamecocks win in the College World Series over shadowed the quiet but historical inauguration of Columbia, South Carolina’s first black mayor, Steve Benjamin. He was sworn in by the first black federal judge, Matthew Perry. Major Benjamin replaces Major Bob Coble after twenty years. I foresee a day that people will not be described by their color as a signature of firsts. I might not live to see it but that day will come. He has some unifying goals that would be nice if implemented. The majority of the people in this city is tired of the same old system and would like to see some positive changes occur. I wish the best for our city’s new major.
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