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...first time in U.S. history, a Black--Lieutenant Governor L. Douglas Wilder--seemed likely to win a race for governor. And, also for the first time, New Yorkers tapped a Black--David N. Dinkins--for the chief executive office of the largest city in the nation...

Author: By Susan B. Glasser, | Title: Black Victories Signal Move Across Racial, Ethnic Lines | 11/8/1989 | See Source »

...November 7th, 1989 is a day that will live inhistory," said Dinkins, who claimed victory at 1a.m. this morning before a diverse crowd ofsupporters. Wilder also claimed victory lastnight, although he led by a slim, 4500-vote marginat press time...

Author: By Susan B. Glasser, | Title: Black Victories Signal Move Across Racial, Ethnic Lines | 11/8/1989 | See Source »

Rather, they say the real impact of theseelections lies in the almost unprecedented abilityof Wilder and Dinkins to win by appealing to whiteand Hispanic voters...

Author: By Susan B. Glasser, | Title: Black Victories Signal Move Across Racial, Ethnic Lines | 11/8/1989 | See Source »

...importance of yesterday's voting wasperhaps best illustrated by the contrast betweenDinkins' and Wilder's narrow victories in theirraces and the ease with which Detroit MayorColeman Young won election to a fifth term in themajority-Black city...

Author: By Susan B. Glasser, | Title: Black Victories Signal Move Across Racial, Ethnic Lines | 11/8/1989 | See Source »

...TOWN (PBS, Nov. 3, 9 p.m. on most stations). Last season's acclaimed Broadway revival of the Thornton Wilder classic is presented on Great Performances...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Critics' Voices: Nov. 6, 1989 | 11/6/1989 | See Source »

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