#OTD in 1973: Tom Bradley Makes Los Angeles History

from AURN News · host Clay Cane

On May 29, 1973, Tom Bradley was elected the first African American mayor of Los Angeles, defeating incumbent Mayor Sam Yorty in a landmark victory. His election helped reshape Black political leadership nationally and launched a two-decade tenure as the city's longest-serving mayor. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Tom Bradley made history on May 29, 1973, becoming the first African American mayor of Los Angeles and one of the most influential Black political leaders of his era.

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