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In 1973, Tom Bradley becomes the first black mayor elected in a majority white U.S. city.
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In 1973, Tom Bradley becomes the first black mayor elected in a majority white U.S. city.
Mayor Bradley Brings Reform and Inclusion to Los Angeles
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Mayor Bradley brought inclusion, access, and reform to city government and Los Angeles.
Bradley’s Dramatic Battle for Los Angeles City Hall, 1969
3:42
The 1969 election for mayor of L.A. - one of the meanest campaigns in American history.
Bradley’s LA Becomes Polarized and Erupts into Civil Unrest
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Bradley’s LA becomes polarized, communities clash, and the city erupts into civil unrest.
Historic Election of 1st Black Mayor of Majority White City
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In 1973, Tom Bradley becomes the first black mayor elected in a majority white U.S. city.
Lyn Goldfarb Headshot
Lyn Goldfarb is an Oscar-nominated and award-winning independent documentary filmmaker with 20 documentaries broadcast on PBS.
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