November 21, 2013
Another milestone is passing in America's racial journey: The next mayor of New York City is a white man with a black wife.
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Even in a nation with a biracial president, where interracial marriage is more accepted and common than ever, Bill de Blasio's marriage to Chirlane McCray is remarkable: He is apparently the first white politician in U.S. history elected to a major office with a black spouse by his side.