Mayoral candidates make their case for a Black Agenda
Eight Democratic candidates for the Mayoral race made their case for a Black Agenda for New York at the Medgar Evers College on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 in front of a packed hall.
Dr. Patricia Ramsey, President of Medgar Evers College speaking at the opening said, “The views expressed by these candidates in this forum are their own and not necessarily reflect the view or opinions of Medgar Evers College.”
Henry Butler, led the forum and introduced the candidates.
Ms. L Joy Williams – NAACP New York State Branch president said, “I am not here to endorse anybody, I am personally seeking candidates to rank myself.” She reminded the audience that how the importance of ranking candidates. “It is not just picking one, it is making sure that we are ranking the candidates that we would hear from.” “I also want to remind you about the power of our vote when we vote collectively with purpose and strategy,” she added.
Emmy Award-winning journalist Ayana Harry of Spectrum News NY1 who hosted the event focused her questions on Black Maternal Health, public security, affordable/low income housing, affordable child care, gentrification and the establishment of an ICE office on Rikers Island.
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