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Learn how Los Angeles mayor Tom Bradley, the first black mayor elected in a major U.S. city with a white majority, united a divided city through a unique multi-racial coalition, ushered in police reform and transformed American politics.

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Bridging the Divide: Tom Bradley and the Politics of Race
Bradley’s Dramatic Battle for Los Angeles City Hall, 1969
The 1969 election for mayor of L.A. - one of the meanest campaigns in American history.
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Bridging the Divide: Tom Bradley and the Politics of Race
Bradley’s LA Becomes Polarized and Erupts into Civil Unrest
Bradley’s LA becomes polarized, communities clash, and the city erupts into civil unrest.
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Bridging the Divide: Tom Bradley and the Politics of Race
Historic Election of 1st Black Mayor of Majority White City
In 1973, Tom Bradley becomes the first black mayor elected in a majority white U.S. city.
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Bridging the Divide: Tom Bradley and the Politics of Race
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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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Bridging the Divide: Tom Bradley and the Politics of Race
Mayor Bradley Brings Reform and Inclusion to Los Angeles
Mayor Bradley brought inclusion, access, and reform to city government and Los Angeles.
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Bridging the Divide: Tom Bradley and the Politics of Race
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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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