How a Hip-Hop Artist Became NYC’s First Muslim Mayor | Zohran Mamdani’s Unbelievable Rise

Описание: How did a 34-year-old hip-hop artist and housing counselor topple New York’s political establishment to become the city’s first Muslim mayor? From an unconventional start in Kampala, Uganda, to a symbolic inauguration in a long-abandoned subway station, Zohran Mamdani’s rise is one of the most improbable political stories in history.

In this video, we break down:
His unique journey from music to politics
The radical policies that energized voters
How ranked-choice voting helped him defeat a political titan
The historic primary battle and grassroots momentum
The challenges he faces as New York’s new mayor

Will his vision for universal childcare, city-wide rent freezes, and free public transit transform the city? Watch to find out.

Chapters / Timestamps:
0:00 – Introduction: How did an outsider win NYC?
0:40 – A symbolic inauguration and historic milestone
1:10 – Who is Zohran Mamdani? From Kampala to hip-hop
2:10 – Radical campaign promises reshaping NYC
2:50 – Navigating a complex political landscape
3:30 – Ranked-choice voting: the game-changer
4:00 – David vs. Goliath: grassroots energy vs establishment
4:40 – The primary surge and historic victory
5:20 – General election challenges and Islamophobic attacks
5:50 – Can his vision transform New York?

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