African American Mayors Association

10/30/2026

🔴 Our Mayors Live This Sunday!

The African American Mayors Association launches Our Mayors Live, a new monthly Instagram Live series bringing together mayors and national experts for conversations on the issues impacting our communities.

For our inaugural discussion, we'll explore:
- Election Security
- Voter Access
- Misinformation
- Building Public Trust

Featuring AAMA President and Mayor Brandon M. Scott, Mayor Brandon Johnson-Chicago Mayor's Office, and Janai Nelson of the The Legal Defense Fund, hosted by Mayor Van Johnson II.

Set your reminder and join the conversation! November 1, 2026 at 6:15 PM ET 📍

10/29/2026

FINAL DAY TO VOTE!

Tonight is the last opportunity to support the African American Mayors Association's Economic Mobility Leadership Institute (EMLI), a finalist in the 6th Annual The Anthem Awards.

EMLI has been recognized in 🎉 THREE 🎉 categories:
✔️ Partnership or Collaboration in Belonging & Inclusion
VOTE: https://loom.ly/OtfQxRA
✔️ Public Service in Belonging & Inclusion
VOTE: https://loom.ly/OtfQxRA
✔️ Age Inclusion & Intergenerational Programs in Belonging & Inclusion
VOTE: https://loom.ly/UVnnv1c

Through EMLI, AAMA is helping mayors create pathways to generational wealth, advance financial literacy, and expand economic opportunity in communities across the country.

⏰ Voting closes TONIGHT, October 29th, at 11:59 PM PT.

If you've already voted, thank you for your support. If not, there's still time to make your voice heard.

🗳️ Cast your vote at the link in our bio and help bring national recognition to the mayors and communities building a stronger future through economic mobility and generational wealth.

10/28/2026

📢 Did you vote yet?

There's still time to support the African American Mayors Association's Economic Mobility Leadership Institute (EMLI), a finalist in the 6th Annual in 🎉 THREE 🎉 categories:

✔️ Partnership or Collaboration in Belonging & Inclusion
VOTE: https://loom.ly/OtfQxRA
✔️ Public Service in Belonging & Inclusion
VOTE: https://loom.ly/OtfQxRA
✔️ Age Inclusion & Intergenerational Programs in Belonging & Inclusion
VOTE: https://loom.ly/UVnnv1c

EMLI was recognized for its work creating pathways to generational wealth and advancing economic opportunity in communities across the country. The Anthem Awards selected finalists from more than 2,500 projects submitted worldwide.

We need your vote for the Anthem Community Voice Award!
Voting is open through Thursday, October 29 at 11:59 PM PT.

Cast your vote and help us continue empowering communities through innovative leadership and economic mobility.

10/26/2026

🗳️ Your vote helps shine a spotlight on AAMA mayors like Mayor Brian K. Jackson of Beverly Hills, Missouri.

Through AAMA's Economic Mobility Leadership Institute (EMLI), Mayor Jackson launched the SB2C Entrepreneur Social Club, a program that teaches young people entrepreneurship, investing, and wealth-building while creating a self-sustaining cycle of opportunity for future participants.

Cast your vote NOW and help elevate the work of mayors making a difference nationwide!

EMLI has been named a finalist in the 6th Annual Anthem Awards in 🎉 THREE 🎉 categories:

✔️ Partnership or Collaboration in Belonging & Inclusion
VOTE: https://loom.ly/OtfQxRA
✔️ Public Service in Belonging & Inclusion
VOTE: https://loom.ly/OtfQxRA
✔️ Age Inclusion & Intergenerational Programs in Belonging & Inclusion
VOTE: https://loom.ly/UVnnv1c

📢 Voting is open through Thursday, October 29 at 11:59 PM PT.

Read About EMLI : https://loom.ly/WuWnhs4
Watch Full Video: https://loom.ly/2-kHofM

10/22/2026

📢 Voting is open now through Thursday, October 29 at 11:59 PM PT.

EMLI: Building Pathways to Generational Wealth has been named a finalist in the 6th Annual Anthem Awards in 🎉 THREE 🎉 categories:

✔️ Partnership or Collaboration in Belonging & Inclusion
VOTE: https://loom.ly/OtfQxRA
✔️ Public Service in Belonging & Inclusion
VOTE: https://loom.ly/OtfQxRA
✔️ Age Inclusion & Intergenerational Programs in Belonging & Inclusion
VOTE: https://loom.ly/UVnnv1c

Read About EMLI : https://loom.ly/WuWnhs4
Watch: https://loom.ly/2-kHofM

Cast your vote and help us continue empowering communities through innovative leadership and economic mobility.

10/21/2026

Earlier this month, AAMA mayors gathered in Cambridge for the Community Data Health Initiative’s Environmental Health Capstone Convening, where they were recognized as the "2026 CDHI Top 12 AAMA Cities to Watch on Environmental Health."

Launched in partnership between CDHI and AAMA, the initiative recognizes cities doing exceptional work to address air quality, extreme heat, and lead service line replacement while building healthier, more resilient communities.

To be considered, AAMA mayors submitted videos highlighting the programs, policies, and partnerships underway or on the horizon in their cities and demonstrating how they are transforming their communities’ approach to environmental health.

Listed below are the 2026 CDHI Top 12 AAMA Cities to Watch on Environmental Health:

🌿
Little Rock, AR | Mayor Frank Scott, Jr.
Jonesboro, GA | Mayor Donya L. Sartor
Haynesville, LA | Mayor Roderick D. Hampton
Beverly Hills, MO | Mayor Brian K. Jackson

☀️
Orange County, FL | Mayor Jerry L. Demings
Savannah, GA | Mayor Van R. Johnson II
Lawrence, IN | Mayor Deb Witfield
Rankin, PA | Mayor Joelisa McDonald
Alexandria, VA | Mayor Alyia Gaskins

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East Point, GA | Mayor Keisha Chapman
Inkster, MI | Mayor Byron H. Nolen
Mt. Vernon, NY | Mayor Shawyn Patterson Howard

And this moment is only the beginning.

As part of the recognition, the 12 cities will be featured in a national CDHI campaign highlighting environmental health leadership and will have opportunities to share their stories with fellow mayors across the country.

Congratulations to our AAMA Mayors for leading with action and showing what's possible when cities put the health of their communities first.

10/18/2026

AAMA member Mayor Andre Dickens of Atlanta, Georgia, is helping his community prepare for flu season through Move with the Mayor®. Taking steps to protect your health starts with staying informed. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about the flu vaccine and whether it's right for you.

10/16/2026

Healthy communities and strong economies go hand in hand.

AAMA CEO Phyllis Dickerson brings that perspective to Built to Thrive, a new report from CHC: Creating Healthier Communities that explores why investing in community health is essential to economic growth and resilience.

Featuring insights from 28 organizations across business, government, philanthropy, academia and community leadership, the report makes the case for closing health gaps to build stronger communities and economies.

We’re proud to see Phyllis lending her voice and expertise to this important national conversation.

Explore Built to Thrive and discover what the community health gap looks like where you live:

🔗 chcimpact.org/lchc
📊 calculator.chcimpact.org

10/15/2026

AAMA's Economic Mobility Leadership Institute (EMLI) has been named a finalist in the 6th Annual Anthem Awards in 🎉 THREE 🎉 categories:

✔️ Partnership or Collaboration in Belonging & Inclusion
VOTE: https://loom.ly/OtfQxRA

✔️ Public Service in Belonging & Inclusion
VOTE: https://loom.ly/OtfQxRA

✔️ Age Inclusion & Intergenerational Programs in Belonging & Inclusion
VOTE: https://loom.ly/UVnnv1c

EMLI was recognized for its work creating pathways to generational wealth and advancing economic opportunity in communities across the country. The Anthem Awards selected finalists from more than 2,500 projects submitted worldwide.

Now we need your vote for the Anthem Community Voice Award!

Cast your vote and help us continue empowering communities through innovative leadership and economic mobility.

10/12/2026

On Saturday, Oct. 10, the African American Mayors Association sponsored the fireside chat and book signing event for Colin Kaepernick and his No. 1 New York Times bestselling memoir, The Perilous Fight.”

Watch the conversation with sports broadcaster Chris Broussard at the link below.

Colin Kaepernick brought his book tour to Little Rock, Arkansas for...