On June 9, 1983, Harold Washington was officially nominated as the Democratic candidate for Mayor of Chicago after winning the primary in April. His candidacy had sparked a political and racial earthquake, with Black voter registration and turnout reaching historic highs. His confirmation by the party marked the first time a major U.S. city would see a Black mayor with full electoral backing. Washington’s tenure would later transform urban governance and inspire minority political movements nationwide. June 9 stands as a pivotal date in the political evolution of Black urban leadership.
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