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Councilwoman says Black History Month event was disrespected; asks mayor's office for apology

Bridgeport City Council · March 3, 2026
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Councilwoman Mary Lee McBride used a point of personal privilege to say officials and the mayor’s office mishandled elements of a recent Black History Month event, saying a local black leader’s name was omitted repeatedly and asking for a personal apology and better oversight.

At the March 2 meeting, Councilwoman Mary Lee McBride used a point of personal privilege to criticize how a recent Black History Month event was handled and to call for accountability from the mayor’s office and the city attorney’s office.

McBride said organizers and some council members were told there might be…

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