Saw a documentary on Tom Bradley, the five-time mayor of Los Angeles. I remember him as the city's mayor in the 80's when I was growing up, but there is a lot I didn't remember and never was made aware of. I remember the criticism against him. I remember the dissatisfaction with the LAPD, Chief Darryl Gates and the battering ram. I remember the crack explosion, gang proliferation and speeches by Minister Farrakhan. Those big things stick out in my mind when I think of that era.
I had no grasp of where Tom Bradley came from, what he overcame, or the forces he was up against during his years as LA's mayor. Watching the documentary "Bridging the Divide" helped change my perspective.
I had no grasp of where Tom Bradley came from, what he overcame, or the forces he was up against during his years as LA's mayor. Watching the documentary "Bridging the Divide" helped change my perspective.
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