Carl Brewer is the mayor of Wichita, Kansas. He is the city's first African American mayor since 1970. A. Price Woodard served as the first African American mayor of Wichita from April 14, 1970 to April 13, 1971. Woodard died in January 1972. This article does not cite any references or sources. ... An African American (also Afro-American, Black American, or simply black) is a member of an ethnic group in the United States whose ancestors, usually in predominant part, were indigenous to Africa. ... A mayor (from the Latin māior, meaning larger, greater) is the modern title of the highest ranking municipal officer. ... April 14 is the 104th day of the year (105th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 261 days remaining. ... April 13 is the 103rd day of the year (104th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1971 (MCMLXXI) was a common year starting on Friday. ...