The Making of a Mosaic, Part 2: David Dinkins Leads a Divided City

The Making of a Mosaic, Part 2: David Dinkins Leads a Divided City

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When David Dinkins took office on January 1, 1990, as New York City’s first African American mayor, he promised to bring the divided city together. But his administration faced a host of problems, from racial tensions and concerns about public safety to a budget deficit. From the perspective of Dinkins and his top advisers, Errol delves into Dinkins’ time in office, the challenges he faced and some of the administration’s high points, including Nelson Mandela’s visit to the city.

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