African American Firsts: Mayors of Major Cities
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Bridging the Divide: Tom Bradley and the Politics of Race
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On this day in 1973, Los Angeles made history.
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📚 On This Day in Black History – May 29, 1973 📚
Today we honor a historic victory that reshaped American politics, the election of Tom Bradley as the first Black mayor of Los Angeles.
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From expanding public transit to shaping a more inclusive global city, his leadership redefined what was possible in one of America’s largest cities.
Leadership built on service doesn’t fade. It lasts. INerasable.
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#OnThisDay in 1998, #TomBradley, American politician and #MayorofLosAngeles (Democrat: 1973-93), died at 80.
#RIP 🕊️🪦🎚️🕯️
“The first Black mayor of a predominantly white American metropolis ever.”
Tom Bradley was the first Black mayor of Los Angeles. First elected in 1973, he was reelected four times, serving 20 years.
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Verdict @ 4, this @ 9 RT @RealTimeLARiots: #UPDATE: Mayor #TomBradley declares citywide state of emergency. News conference set for 11p.