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PHOTOS: 'A historic day': Akron's new mayor Shammas Malik sworn in as city's 63rd mayor
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Akron Mayor Shammas Malik greets attendees before a ceremonial swearing-in event at the University of Akron's E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024. (Ryan Loew / Ideastream Public Media)
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Akron Mayor Shammas Malik (center) poses for photos before a ceremonial swearing-in event at the University of Akron's E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024. (Ryan Loew / Ideastream Public Media)
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Members of the Akron Symphony Orchestra Gospel Choir sing during a ceremonial swearing-in event for Akron Mayor Shammas Malik at the University of Akron's E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024. (Ryan Loew / Ideastream Public Media)
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Akron Mayor Shammas Malik listens to musical performances during a ceremonial swearing-in event at the University of Akron's E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024. (Ryan Loew / Ideastream Public Media)
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State Rep. Casey Weinstein, holding his 6-year-old daughter Emilia, leads attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance during Akron Mayor Shammas Malik's ceremonial swearing-in at the University of Akron's E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024. (Ryan Loew / Ideastream Public Media)
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Carla Davis sings “A Change Is Gonna Come” by Sam Cooke during Akron Mayor Shammas Malik's a ceremonial swearing-in event at the University of Akron's E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024. (Ryan Loew / Ideastream Public Media)
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Akron Mayor Shammas Malik delivers remarks during a ceremonial swearing-in event at the University of Akron's E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024. (Ryan Loew / Ideastream Public Media)
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Attendees listen as Akron Mayor Shammas Malik delivers remarks during a ceremonial swearing-in event at the University of Akron's E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024. (Ryan Loew / Ideastream Public Media)
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Akron Mayor Shammas Malik stands before attendees as they applaud him during a ceremonial swearing-in event at the University of Akron's E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024. (Ryan Loew / Ideastream Public Media)
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