LOCAL · NY · 1966-1977
Percy Sutton
Borough President · Manhattan · Democrat · New York
NOTABLE
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11-year tenure; Malcolm X's lawyer; founded Inner City Broadcasting; 1977 NYC Mayor candidate
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Background
New York's Borough President · Manhattan of Manhattan 1966–1977: Percy Sutton — 11-year tenure. Flagged as a notable historical figure by Officium's curation pass. Took office after Constance Baker Motley; succeeded by Andrew Stein. Note: 11-year tenure; Malcolm X's lawyer; founded Inner City Broadcasting; 1977 NYC Mayor candidate. Same-year political environment (1966): Governor Nelson Rockefeller.
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