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BY Novieku Babatunde Adeola, 11:30am January 14, 2020,

Five black musicians you probably didn’t know double as politicians

by Novieku Babatunde Adeola, 11:30am January 14, 2020,

Five black musicians you probably didn't know double as politicians — Picture: CHRIS MCKAY

Mariah Parker

Mariah Parker was 26 when she was elected county commissioner in Athens Georgia.

During her swearing-in ceremony in June 2018, the rapper-turned-politician stunned everyone by placing her hand on The Autobiography of Malcolm X instead of the usual Bible during such occasions in America.

Image result for Mariah Parker — Photo: mariahforathens.org

Parker now 27, it was reported then rejected two options presented by officials at her swearing-in before settling on the autobiography.

Last Edited by:Kent Mensah Updated: January 14, 2020

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