Dinkins Honored at Evander Childs HS

Former Mayor David Dinkins (center) shows off his recognition award among students at Evander Childs High School during the second annual “Celebrating Our History” program organized by the Bronx Youth Empowerment program. Councilman Andy King (far left) honored Dinkins, the city’s first African-American mayor, who spoke to students at Evander on Feb. 12 as part of a celebration of Black History Month. Dinkins is surrounded by King, his wife Neva Shillingford-King (left), and members of BYEP. Photo courtesy Office of Councilman Andy King — Former Mayor David Dinkins (center) shows off his recognition award among students at Evander Childs High School during the second annual “Celebrating Our History” program organized by the Bronx Youth Empowerment program. Councilman Andy King (far left) honored Dinkins, the city’s first African-American mayor, who spoke to students at Evander on Feb. 12 as part of a celebration of Black History Month. Dinkins is surrounded by King, his wife Neva Shillingford-King (left), and members of BYEP.
Photo courtesy Office of Councilman Andy King

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