Thirty Years After David Dinkins Historic Win, Black Candidates Want A Repeat in New York City

WNYC News | Mar 29, 2021

In 1989, when David Dinkins launched his trailblazing run for mayor of New York City, it was far from a foregone conclusion. But he won becoming the first and only Black mayor in the city's history. Now, more Black candidates are running for mayor than ever, hoping to repeat Dinkins' historic win.

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