CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WKBW) — Tiffany Lewis, founder and CEO of the Confident Girl Mentoring Program, made history Tuesday night by becoming the first woman of color elected to the Cheektowaga Town Board.

The Memphis-born, East Buffalo-raised community leader was among the top three candidates garnering the most votes for Cheektowaga town board member at large, marking a significant milestone for representation in the town.

"This journey has been one that really tried my faith and also it gave me an opportunity to practice stillness. Also, to open doors that were never designed for a Black woman and also to give an opportunity for those coming behind me," Lewis said.

For 10 years, Lewis has been empowering young women through her Confident Girl Mentoring Program , a course that helps

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