Mayor: Eric Garcetti (to July 2017)2010 census population (rank): 3,792,621 (2); Male: 1,889,064 (49.8%); Female: 1,903,557 (50.2%); White: 1,888,158 (49.8%); Black: 365,118 (9.6%); American Indian…
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Spike Lee
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The following table lists the current and historical female political leaders of the countries of the world, according to country name, woman's name, political title, and years in power, including…
