And the victory speech that Annise Parker delivered after her historic and convincing win in the Houston mayoral run-off election: "“Tonight the voters of Houston have opened the doors to history. I acknowledge that. I embrace that. I know what this win means to many of us who thought we could never achieve high office. ...This election has changed the world for the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community. Just as it is about transforming the lives of all Houstonians for the better. And that's what my administration will be about."
Watch the speech AFTER THE JUMP ...
An excellent speech. And I always love to see the diversity of her supporters. Congratulations Ms Parker!
Posted by: Faison | 13 December 2009 at 14:04
Interesting. Not only is Parker the first lesbian mayor of a large American city, she is most likely the first large-city white mayor with two black children.
(I realize, of course, there may well have been white mayors in the past who, like Strom Thurmond, had black children but didn't admit to them.)
Posted by: Jim | 13 December 2009 at 15:21