Zohran Mamdani: “Both of my parents came to this country on scholarships.”

“You often share your family's immigrant story and your mother's success as a filmmaker. How has that shaped your views on power, privilege, and opportunity here in New York City? You know, Both of my parents came to this country on scholarships. and my father, you know, in 1962, my mother about a decade later. And this was the country where they pursued their dreams. My father is an academic.” (18:36–18:39)

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