Mayor Lovely Warren Highlighted As One Of The 'Woke 100 Women' In Essence Magazine

Mayor Lovely Warren isn’t just changing Rochester but she is setting the bar of excellence high for our entire community. #politicaltrendsetter #rocproud
A leader, a listener, a champion for change and progress, a visionary, and with her unwavering passion for this community to thrive and not just survive is what landed her in Essence Magazine as one of the Woke 100 Women!

Congratulations Mayor Lovely Warren and thank you for being our leader and at times our SHE-ro. Thank you for your dedication, your time, and work to make Rochester not only one of the best places to live but one of the top cities in the nation. You are an inspiration to many including myself again, thank you.
Some of the other exceptional women named by Essence Magazine are Rihanna, Amanda Seals, Gabrielle Union, Lena Waithe, and Vivian Anderson.
This is the second year in a row Essence put together the list honoring women all across the nation who are power change agents, shape-shifters, and women who fight the good fight always challenging us to do better and to become what we are – excellence.
The Essence Magazine May issue hits stands Friday!

Mayor Warren commented to Essence on the meaning of woke:
“It means take nothing for granted, that you are a part of the change you want to see. And staying woke means to wake up and realize that no one else is going to do this for you—you have to get out there and do the work. You have to want to climb that stairway. There’s no sitting on the sidelines for this.”
May God continue to bless you with the continued courage, love, and support to lead this community and achieve all you set out to do!!
Source: Essence Magazine