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Bridging the Divide: Tom Bradley and the Politics of Race

Bradley’s LA Becomes Polarized and Erupts into Civil Unrest

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While Mayor Bradley presides over a city polarized by race and class, anger over the beating of Rodney King, the murder of black teenager Latasha Harlins and the acquittal of LAPD officers accused of beating Rodney King, fuels the 1992 civil unrest, one of the largest urban riots in U.S. history. Mayor Bradley tries to bring the LAPD under control and force LAPD Chief Daryl Gates to resign.

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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

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

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

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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

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In 1973, Tom Bradley becomes the first black mayor elected in a majority white U.S. city.

Episode: S1 E1 | 55:40