An increasing number of Black women are taking over as mayors in major U.S. cities.

According to The Christian Science Monitor, seven of the nation's 100 largest cities are now led by Black women, compared to one Black woman who served as mayor in a major city six years ago.

“What’s significant for me is the recognition that Black women have always worked hard,” Vi Lyles, the first Black woman serving as mayor of Charlotte, told The Christian Monitor. “It’s just that perhaps this time we have the ability to show our strengths to a broader audience.”

Studies show that Black women have been more involved in politics in recent years.

According to the Center for American Women and Politics, the number of Black women who voted in presidential elections has increased since the year 2000, where 7.6 million Black women turned out.   

The study shows that 8.3 million Black women showed up to vote in 2004, 9.4 million in 2008, 10.4 million in 2012 and 10.1 million in 2016.

Black women mayors have already shown their impact in different cities, addressing issues that especially affect nonwhite and poor residents.

According to NBC News, some of their efforts include reducing parking tickets, code enforcement violations and library fines.

In New Orleans, Mayor LaToya Cantrell initiated a three-month amnesty program during the summer which allowed residents to pay late traffic tickets without penalty.  

“It’s all about our residents being able to pay fines and fees or penalties that will be forgiven over the next three months,” Cantrell said in a statement, according to nola.com.

Speaking at Essence Fest, Cantrell said it's time to move forward.

"We are enough. We are visible," Cantrell said. "We are Black Power at its best."

Cantrell said she stands as the first female mayor in the 300-year history of the city of New Orleans and that she wants everybody to stand for each other.