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Mary Pinkett

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Mary Pinkett was the first black New York City councilwoman and served 28 years from 1974 until 2001 when she was term-limited out of office. She died in 2003 at the age of 72. Parts of Washington Avenue in Brooklyn are named after her.

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Political offices
Preceded by
Newly created district
New York City Council, 28th District
1974–1991
Succeeded by
Preceded by New York City Council, 35th District
1992–2001
Succeeded by

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