Detroit deputy mayor Brian White reflects on civil rights legacy and leadership

In celebration of Black History Month, Detroit's new Deputy Mayor Brian White honors his city's historical connections, particularly through figures like Rosa Parks and his great-grandfather Sheldon Tappes, a pivotal union negotiator. Raised in a family deeply intertwined with civil rights icons like Parks and Coretta Scott King, White's leadership is shaped by a focus on people and service. As an advisor to Mayor Mary Sheffield, Detroit’s first female mayor, White continues his family's legacy of service through his involvement with the NAACP and dedication to improving Detroit's quality of life.