David Dinkins made history 30 years ago when he was inaugurated on January 1, 1990, as New York City’s first African American mayor. In January of 2020, with the help of some of Dinkins’ closest advisers and Dinkins himself, Errol Louis explored the mayor’s journey from the Manhattan borough president’s office to his successful campaign facing longtime incumbent Ed Koch and Rudy Giuliani.

THE MAKING OF A MOSAIC, PART 1: THE HISTORIC DINKINS CAMPAIGN COMES TOGETHER

With the help of some of Dinkins’ closest advisers and Dinkins himself, Errol explores the mayor’s journey from the Manhattan Borough President’s Office to his successful campaign facing longtime incumbent Ed Koch and Rudy Giuliani.

THE MAKING OF A MOSAIC, PART 2: DAVID DINKINS LEADS A DIVIDED CITY

 

 

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.

THE MAKING OF A MOSAIC, PART 3: A RE-ELECTION FIGHT, AND LOOKING BACK THREE DECADES LATER

 

 

After a turbulent four years in office, David Dinkins was forced to wage a tough re-election fight against rival Rudy Giuliani. And, three decades after Dinkins first took office, Errol explores the former mayor’s legacy.