Cherelle Parker Makes History as Philly’s First Woman To Win Democratic Primary
Cherelle Parker won the 2023 Democratic Primary Mayoral Race and she’s expected to be Philadelphia’s 100th Mayor on November 7th. According to NBC10 and other local news outlets, Cherelle Parker was declared the winner of yesterday’s race earning 33% of the vote. (Fox29)
Who is Cherelle Parker?
Ms. Parker’s campaign website chronicles her humble beginnings. She was raised by her mother and grandparents and “went to Philadelphia public schools her whole life, then was the first person in her family to go to college, earning her bachelor’s degree from Lincoln University where she pledged Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and earned her master’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania.”
In high school, Cherelle began interning in Philadelphia’s City Council for Councilwoman Marian B. Tasco. After receiving her undergraduate degree, she taught public school as a high school English teacher and ESL teacher working with immigrant children and adults.
She returned to public service in Councilwoman Tasco’s office and rose to serve as a senior staffer.
“Cherelle served for 10 years (2005–2015) as a State…
