In Appreciation and Remembrance of City Councilor Thomas Atkins

 Boston City Councilor Thomas I. Atkins Elected to the Boston City Council in 1967, Atkins was the first African-American elected to the that body. The Spokane Daily Chronicle article, “Negroes Wins Many Races” states the following about the historic win: In Boston where the race issue was an often unspoken factor in the mayor’s race, Thomas … Continue reading →