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Morgan State alum elected first Black mayor of Pittsburgh

A Morgan State alumnus becomes Pittsburgh’s first Black mayor.

Democrat Ed Gainey, who was recognized by Pittsburgh’s City Paper for ”Pittsburgh’s People of the Year 2020: Politics” joins Two Way Talk to discuss his career and how he plans to use his platform to educate and uplift communities.

The mayor-elect will take the oath of office on Monday, January 3.

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