David Dinkins

David Norman Dinkins (July 10, 1927 – November 23, 2020) was an American politician and activist. He served as the 106th Mayor of New York City from January 1, 1990 through December 31, 1993. He lost reelection in 1993 to Rudy Giuliani. He was the first African American mayor of New York City.

David Dinkins
106th Mayor of New York City
In office January 1, 1990 – December 31, 1993
Preceded by	Ed Koch
Succeeded by	Rudy Giuliani
Borough President of Manhattan
In office 1986–1989
Preceded by	Andrew Stein
Succeeded by	Ruth Messinger
Member of the New York State Assembly from District 78
In office 1965–1967
Preceded by	Constituency established
Succeeded by	Edward Stevenson
Personal details
Born	David Norman Dinkins (1927-07-10)July 10, 1927 Trenton, New Jersey, U.S.
Died	November 23, 2020(2020-11-23) (aged 93) New York City, New York, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Joyce Burrows ​ ​ (m. 1953; died 2020)​
Children	2
Residence	New York City, New York
Alma mater	Howard University Brooklyn Law School
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Marine Corps
Years of service	1945–1946
Battles/wars	World War II

Dinkins was born on July 10, 1927 in Trenton, New Jersey.^[1] He studied at Harvard University and at the Brooklyn Law School. Dinkins was married to Joyce Burrows until her death in 2020. They had two children.

Dinkins died on November 23, 2020 at his home in New York City from respiratory failure, aged 93.^[2][3]