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Dinkins knocked three-term incumbent Koch out of the running in the Democratic primary, then won the general election to become the city’s first black mayor.
“I see New York as a gorgeous mosaic of race and religious faith, of national origin and sexual orientation,” he said in his inaugural address, solidifying the phrase “gorgeous mosaic” as his administration’s trademark slogan.
Pictured: Former mayors David Dinkins (from left), Ed Koch, and Rudy Giuliani chat before the start of a New York Yankees World Series Victory Celebration at City Hall in 2009.
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accepted responsibility for letting the unrest escalate for several days. In response to a state report examining the origins and trajectory of the riots, the mayor admitted he should have instructed the police to crack down on violence earlier than he did.” data-id=”113790316″ data-link=”https://amnewyork.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/12628_image.jpg” class=”wp-image-1.13790316″/>Photo Credit: Newsday / John Paraskevas
David Dinkins, the first — and only — black mayor of New York City, celebrates his 90th birthday Monday.
The Rev. Al Sharpton launched celebrations for the former politician’s big 9-0 on Saturday morning at a civil rights rally in Harlem, but the festivities will continue on July 10 with a party that hundreds of guests are expected to attend, the Daily News reported.
Here’s what you should know about the birthday boy:
