His mayoralty was not the overt failure it once seemed.

Joy remembers the life and legacy of Fmr. New York City Mayor David Dinkins and how Rudy Giuliani’s white grievance politics of that era set up Donald Trump’s eventual political career.

Rev. Al Sharpton remembered former New York Mayor David Dinkins as an early pioneer in the calls for racial equality happening across the U.S. today. (Nov. 24)

Tt was his role in the 1991 Crown Heights riot that would most define his mayoralty.

Dinkins's death comes just weeks after the death of his wife, Joyce, who died in October at the age of 89.

Former New York City Mayor David Dinkins was honored with a moment of silence Tuesday at The New York Stock Exchange. Dinkins died Monday. He was 93. (Nov. 24)

David Dinkins, who broke barriers as New York City's first Black mayor, has died.

David Dinkins, the first African American mayor of New York City, has died at age 93, according to multiple reports. The New York City Police Department said that officers were called to his home...

Dinkins died Monday, the New York City Police Department confirmed. Initial indications were that he died of natural causes.

David Dinkins, who became New York City’s first African-American mayor, died Monday at the age of 93. The Morning Joe panel remembers his life and legacy.

Calm, dignified, soft-spoken mayor had only one term due to a soaring murder rate, stubborn unemployment and his mishandling of a race riot in Brooklyn.

NEW YORK — David Dinkins, who broke barriers as New York City’s first African American mayor, but was doomed to a single term by a soaring murder rate, stubborn unemployment and his mishandling of a riot in Brooklyn, has died. He was 93.

Initial indications suggest death related to natural causes

"It's very important for the future of our city that we all come together and I want you to show that spirit," Giuliani told supporters in his 1989 concession speech.

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David Dinkins, who broke barriers as New York City's first African-American mayor, but was doomed to a single term by a soaring murder rate, stubborn unemployment and his mishandling of a race riot in Brooklyn, has died. He was 93.

Dinkins, who spoke lovingly of New York City at his inaugural address as a "gorgeous mosaic," beat Rudy Giuliani in 1989 to become mayor.

Former New York City Mayor David Dinkins, the city's first African American mayor, has died at age 93.

David Dinkins is survived by his son, David Jr. and daughter, Donna and two grandchildren

David Dinkins, who served as New York City's first and only African American mayor during the 1990s, died on Monday. He was 93.

Calm, dignified, soft-spoken mayor had only one term due to a soaring murder rate, stubborn unemployment and his mishandling of a race riot in Brooklyn.

New York City’s first African-American mayor, David Dinkins, has died

He led the nation's largest city during a difficult period.

David Dinkins, who has died aged 93, served as the city's first and only black mayor from 1990-1993.

New York City’s first African-American mayor, David Dinkins, has died

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People forget that in 1993, White liberal Democrats crossed party lines and voted for Rudy Giuliani over African American Mayor of New York City David Dinkins.

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RT @NYAmNews: Today we honor politician, lawyer, author and New York City's first African-American mayor, the late David Dinkins on his bir…

RT @NYAmNews: Today we honor politician, lawyer, author and New York City's first African-American mayor, the late David Dinkins on his bir…

RT @NYAmNews: Today we honor politician, lawyer, author and New York City's first African-American mayor, the late David Dinkins on his bir…

RT @NYAmNews: Today we honor politician, lawyer, author and New York City's first African-American mayor, the late David Dinkins on his bir…

RT @NYAmNews: Today we honor politician, lawyer, author and New York City's first African-American mayor, the late David Dinkins on his bir…

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RT @AfroUniverse1: TODAY’S AFRO BIRTHDAYS ! FIRST AFRO MAYOR OF NYC, DAVID DINKINS ! EDUCATOR/ACTIVIST, MARY MCLEOD BETHUNE ! TENNIS CHAMPI…

RT @NYAmNews: Today we honor politician, lawyer, author and New York City's first African-American mayor, the late David Dinkins on his bir…

RT @AmrheinBenedikt: This day in #BlackHistory: July 10th 1927 David Dinkins, the first Black Mayor of New York City, is born #ONEV1 #wtp…

RT @AmrheinBenedikt: This day in #BlackHistory: July 10th 1927 David Dinkins, the first Black Mayor of New York City, is born #ONEV1 #wtp…

RT @NYAmNews: Today we honor politician, lawyer, author and New York City's first African-American mayor, the late David Dinkins on his bir…

RT @NYAmNews: Today we honor politician, lawyer, author and New York City's first African-American mayor, the late David Dinkins on his bir…

RT @NYAmNews: Today we honor politician, lawyer, author and New York City's first African-American mayor, the late David Dinkins on his bir…

RT @AmrheinBenedikt: This day in #BlackHistory: July 10th 1927 David Dinkins, the first Black Mayor of New York City, is born #ONEV1 #wtp…

RT @AmrheinBenedikt: This day in #BlackHistory: July 10th 1927 David Dinkins, the first Black Mayor of New York City, is born #ONEV1 #wtp…

RT @NYAmNews: Today we honor politician, lawyer, author and New York City's first African-American mayor, the late David Dinkins on his bir…

RT @NYAmNews: Today we honor politician, lawyer, author and New York City's first African-American mayor, the late David Dinkins on his bir…

RT @AmrheinBenedikt: This day in #BlackHistory: July 10th 1927 David Dinkins, the first Black Mayor of New York City, is born #ONEV1 #wtp…

RT @AmrheinBenedikt: This day in #BlackHistory: July 10th 1927 David Dinkins, the first Black Mayor of New York City, is born #ONEV1 #wtp…

RT @AmrheinBenedikt: This day in #BlackHistory: July 10th 1927 David Dinkins, the first Black Mayor of New York City, is born #ONEV1 #wtp…

RT @AmrheinBenedikt: This day in #BlackHistory: July 10th 1927 David Dinkins, the first Black Mayor of New York City, is born #ONEV1 #wtp…

RT @AmrheinBenedikt: This day in #BlackHistory: July 10th 1927 David Dinkins, the first Black Mayor of New York City, is born #ONEV1 #wtp…

RT @AmrheinBenedikt: This day in #BlackHistory: July 10th 1927 David Dinkins, the first Black Mayor of New York City, is born #ONEV1 #wtp…

RT @AmrheinBenedikt: This day in #BlackHistory: July 10th 1927 David Dinkins, the first Black Mayor of New York City, is born #ONEV1 #wtp…

RT @AmrheinBenedikt: This day in #BlackHistory: July 10th 1927 David Dinkins, the first Black Mayor of New York City, is born #ONEV1 #wtp…