November 3, 1992 - Jackie Harrison Barrett becomes the first African American woman to be elected sheriff.
- In Atlanta’s Fulton County, Charlotte’s Jackie Harrison Barrett becomes the first African American woman elected to the office of sheriff in US history.
- She receives national media attention while in office during the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta.
Event Date:
November 3, 1992
Event Type:
90s Charlotte 1990-1999
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Sunday, December 31, 2017