Discover video-sourced quotes by politicians

Zohran Mamdani: “Organizers like Gilberto Gerena Valentin led labor movements…”

Featuring: Zohran Mamdani, Democratic | Mayor of New York City

There is no New York without Nuyoricans

Published June 12, 2026 | Video Starts at 01:54

They made art, started companies, taught in our schools and shaped our city. Poets like Pedro Pietri and Miguel Algarrin gave voice to the struggles and aspirations of a generation. Organizers like Gilberto Gerena Valentin led labor movements and grew political power. And stars like Jose Alvarado electrify this city to this day. This weekend, as hundreds of thousands of Nuyoricans proudly march down Fifth Avenue, it will feel impossible to imagine New York without Puerto Ricans at its heart. (01:54–02:00)

CLAIM

Asserts that Gilberto Gerena Valentin was a leader in labor movements and political empowerment.

This is an excerpt from a raw transcript. The assertions have not been audited or verified. Tap the video to view the source footage and understand the context.

Discover more from

Zohran Mamdani

“In 1945, fewer than 15,000 Puerto Ricans lived in New York City. Two decades later, more than 1 million called this city home.”
There is no New York without Nuyoricans | Uploaded June 12, 2026 | 01:02-01:11
“The press smeared them with the New York Mirror, describing Puerto Ricans as unskilled, uneducated, non English speaking and almost…”
There is no New York without Nuyoricans | Uploaded June 12, 2026 | 01:21-01:31
“This weekend, as hundreds of thousands of Nuyoricans proudly march down Fifth Avenue, it will feel impossible to imagine New York without…”
There is no New York without Nuyoricans | Uploaded June 12, 2026 | 02:03-02:13