What Adams’s Exit Means for Black Political Power in New York

Eric Adams is just the second Black mayor elected in New York City, and his downfall has been painful for many who supported him.

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Sharpton, Mamdani and Hundreds More Gather in Lower Manhattan for ‘March on Wall Street’

The marchers, led by the Rev. Al Sharpton, protested President Trump’s crackdown on diversity, equity and inclusion policies. Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic candidate for mayor, made an appearance.

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Zohran Mamdani Returns to Harlem to Make His Pitch to Black New Yorkers

The presumptive Democratic nominee for mayor, who has struggled to make inroads with the Black community, spoke at the Rev. Al Sharpton’s National Action Network on Saturday.

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Cuomo and Mamdani Vie for Support as Early Voters Flock to the Polls

Former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo and Zohran Mamdani, the two front-runners in the Democratic mayoral primary in New York City, delivered closing-stage speeches.

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