Bill Wilson Mentored Mayor Melvin Carter
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Bill Wilson Mentored Mayor Melvin Carter
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Bill Wilson’s legacy is one of quiet revolution—he shattered racial barriers in St. Paul not with bombast, but with relentless integrity, becoming the city’s first Black City Council member and later its president. From founding the Inner City Youth League to launching Higher Ground Academy, Wilson built institutions that outlived the headlines, rooted in justice, education, and community uplift. He governed with humility, mentored future leaders like Mayor Melvin Carter, and carried the weight of history with grace—transforming personal struggle into public service. His life was a blueprint for restoration: not just breaking ceilings, but laying foundations.
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