Making History

Alice Wallace is making history in the town of Winnsboro, LA. Five candidates started in the race, and after the first voting round, there was a runoff between the previous Mayor and the newly mayor-elect. One may think that this was a normal election, but it wasn't. What makes it so special is that for the first time in history, the city of Winnsboro has its first-ever African American female Mayor. This election is special for not only the Black community but also for women everywhere. As you all may already know, women didn't have it easy back in the day. Women were seen as worthless unless they cleaned, cooked, or took care of children, while men worked and held high power positions. If you would've asked any man, Black or White, 100 years ago if a woman would be a mayor, they would probably look at you as crazy. Girls all over the world, young and old, White and Black should be rejoicing at this moment. Did it come easy? No. It came with twice the hardship and discouragement because she's a woman. God made us all the same on the inside; we all bleed red, but we're all different because it's a boring world if we're all the same. Having someone to speak up and be in charge like me makes me so happy and makes me feel safer. Women have always been in charge. Behind the scenes, hiding between the curtains, there's always a woman leading the show. An old saying says, "Behind every strong man is an even stronger woman." In this case, there's an army of even more women rooting for her. So ladies and gentlemen, let's all be happy about this. Not only is this history, it's also a celebration and something we need to recall and remember for the rest of our lives. Maybe our first female Mayor will encourage and inspire other women to run for Mayor where they live. This election has inspired several young girls of all colors and ethnicities to know that they are no less because they are a girl. It teaches them that they too can run a town, or city, or even a country one day. What makes this special is that this isn't her first time running for Mayor. At first, she ran, and she lost by a couple of votes. Did that stop her from running again? No. It made her stronger, and it showed her that anything is possible when you put your mind to it, and that's what I want you to see today. This election sparked a light in our little town, and it gives us the hope and excitement that we need. This moment is so much more sentimental and powerful. It's thrilling to see a woman leading our town, and it's even better when that woman looks like me. Alice Wallace, the Mayor of Winnsboro, LA, is making history and paving the way for the rest of us.