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By Tori Hill As we reflect on Black History Month, we must remember the many shoulders that supported us over the centuries. In this moment, one phenomenal woman, wife, mother, doctor, mayor, and pioneer comes to mind.  She lived, impacted and served our Eden Prairie community for over 20 years. We celebrate and honor this amazing, profound, and legendary African American woman named Dr. Jean L. Harris. Dr. Harris was Eden Prairie’s first female mayor and its first African American mayor. Elected in 1995, she was in office until her death in December 2001. Harris also served on the Eden…