Zohran Mamdani: “David Dinkins, the first black mayor of New York City, was…”

“So you are the first Democratic Socialist mayor of America's largest city. I have to push back on that. Oh, really? I am the second. Who was the first? David Dinkins. David Dinkins, the first black mayor of New York City, was also the first Democratic Socialist mayor. Okay. And he, you know, he gave us this description of the city as a gorgeous mosaic. Yes. And his vision is one that has stayed with many.” (03:59–04:05)

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