Harold Washington became mayor 25 years ago

On this date a quarter century ago, Harold Washington made history, getting sworn in as the first African American to lead the city of Chicago.  I have written before about Harold Washington's remarkable journey; today I want to post that link again, as well as links to a few other people's memories of Mayor Washington.

My thoughts on the twentieth anniversary of Mayor Washington's death last November.

Salim Muwakkil (of In These Times, and at one time the best writer on the Sun-Times's op-ed page) from last November.

Josh Kalven on today's anniversary.

ArchPundit on today's anniversary.

Today, as I sadly watch two of the more remarkable leaders from Chicago go after each other in the media, I want to remember a man who overcame incredible opposition to lead the city of Chicago into a better time.  I hope remembering this achievement may serve us well as we try to move this nation into a better time.