The First Black is Elected Mayor of Los Angeles

Tue, 05.29.1973

The First Black is Elected Mayor of Los Angeles

Election night 1973

On this date in 1973, Tom Bradley became the first Black mayor of Los Angeles, CA.

He defeated incumbent Sam Yorty, and thus also became the first Black mayor of major city, which was predominantly white.

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Reference:

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