Bradley, Thomas 'Tom'
1917-1998 · Contribution: 1973-1993
Law & Civil Rights
First African American mayor of Los Angeles; longest-serving mayor in the city's history
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Quick facts
- Born
- 1917-1998
- Category
- Law & Civil Rights
Impact on the world
Bradley reshaped Los Angeles across two decades, proving a Black mayor could build a durable multiracial governing coalition in a majority-white city.
Sources
- California African American Museum (CAAM)
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