05/11/2025
New York City lit up with chants and cheers as Zohran Mamdani’s historic victory sank in, a win that carried the pride of countless firsts, and the feeling that something profoundly hopeful had finally arrived.
Zohran Mamdani is a Ugandan-born Indian-American politician and member of the Democratic Socialists of America. Raised in New York City, he represents a new wave of progressive leadership focused on housing justice, healthcare access, and equality for marginalized communities.
Before becoming New York City’s first Muslim and South Asian mayor, Mamdani served as a state assemblyman from Queens, where he championed tenants’ rights and police reform. Known for his outspoken advocacy and grassroots approach, Mamdani’s rise reflects the growing influence of young, diverse voices reshaping American politics.