Mary Pinkett was the first black New York City councilwoman and served 28 years from 1974 until 2001 when she was term-limited out of office. She died in 2003 at the age of 72. Parts of Washington Avenue in Brooklyn are named after her.
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Newly created district |
New York City Council, 28th District 1974–1991 |
Succeeded by Thomas White, Jr. |
| Preceded by Jerome X. O'Donovan |
New York City Council, 35th District 1992–2001 |
Succeeded by James E. Davis |