Zohran Mamdani, a self-described socialist and Democratic NYC mayoral candidate, is embroiled in controversy after a report revealed he marked "Asian" and "Black or African American" on his 2009 Columbia University application. Born in Uganda to Indian parents, Mamdani says he was reflecting his Indian-Ugandan heritage. Critics, including Mayor Eric Adams, accuse him of misusing affirmative action, while supporters call it a political attack. The debate fuels scrutiny of Mamdani, who attended Bowdoin College, as he campaigns against Adams and others, highlighting tensions around identity and racial classification.
What do you think of Mamdani's decision? Do you think it was justified, or was he abusing the system? We'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments. ⬇️
Link to article: https://www.oann.com/newsroom/report-zohran-mamdani-identified-as-asian-and-african-american-on-columbia-application/
July 05