Kenya’s Lilian Barr now Northern Ireland’s first Black mayor

Lilian Seenoi-Barr made history this week when she became the first Black Mayor of Northern Ireland. She was installed as mayor of Derry City and Strabane at a special council meeting. Ms. Seenoi-Barr, who arrived there 14 years ago as a refugee from Kenya, said it was an honor to become the first citizen. After being installed, Seenoi-Barr addressed the council … Continue reading Kenya’s Lilian Barr now Northern Ireland’s first Black mayor