Zohran Mamdani stated that calling himself African American would be ‘deceptive’ while campaigning just months before the news from Columbia emerged.
Zoran Mamdani’s Identity in the Spotlight Zoran Mamdani, the leading candidate for mayor in New York City and a democratic socialist, has acknowledged that referring to him as African-American might be “misleading.” This contrasts with his Columbia University application where he indicated African-American among his racial identities. A video that has recently reemerged showcases Mamdani, […]
NYC’s Socialist Favorite Claimed He Was Both ‘Asian’ And ‘African American’ On Ivy League Application
Democratic New York mayoral candidate Zoran Mamdani identified himself as both “Asian” and “African American” on his Columbia University application in 2009, though he prominently discussed his Muslim background during his campaign, according to the New York Times. Before being appointed as the Democratic mayoral candidate in June, Mamdani worked with former governor Andrew Cuomo […]
Zohran Mamdani identified as Asian and African American on his Columbia application, according to a report.
Controversy Surrounding Zoran Mamdani’s University Application Zoran Mamdani, a Muslim immigrant and recent Democratic mayoral appointee, indicated both “Asian” and “Black or African-American” on his application to Columbia University, as reported on Thursday. The 33-year-old’s application, made in 2009 when he was a high school senior, was ultimately rejected. Born in Uganda, he did not […]
Court prevents Trump from shutting down African development agency
Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Appointment at US African Development Foundation A federal judge has intervened, preventing President Trump from appointing a new head for the U.S. African Development Foundation (USADF). The judge suspended Trump’s orders indefinitely, which had aimed to significantly cut the agency’s workforce and its funding. U.S. District Judge Richard Leon ruled that […]
Al Sharpton’s angry comments on white South African refugees
The Trump administration has permitted 54 South African immigrants to enter the United States, citing claims of violence against white farmers in their home country. According to *The New York Times*, President Trump has indicated plans to offer “refugee status” to these individuals. Al Sharpton commented on MSNBC, expressing skepticism about the backgrounds of these […]
Wall Street Firm Founder Says He Unintentionally Supported An African Coup
Funding Mistake Linked to South Sudan Coup Plot Robert Granieri, a co-founder of the Wall Street analytics company Jane Street, inadvertently provided funds intended for an AK-47 to be used in a coup in South Sudan, according to his lawyer’s statements in court documents, as reported by Bloomberg. Granieri acknowledged funding two men, Peter Ajaku […]
Shot in the face and left with nothing: A South African woman recounts her chilling experience.
Anet Coetzee, a former school teacher from South Africa, was in bed early on a Sunday morning in 2023 when a double-barrel shotgun came through her broken window. With no electricity due to the country’s rolling blackouts, it was dark in her home. She immediately recognized the shape of the gun. “I knew what kind […]
South African President Ramaphosa does not meet Trump at the G7 in Canada
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa traveled to Kananascus, Alberta, Canada for the G7 Summit with the hope of meeting President Donald Trump. However, he was unable to do so before Trump departed for the United States. According to reports, Trump left the summit after the first day to return to the White House and address […]
Democrats Plan to Embrace South African ‘Nazi’ Warmly
Elon Musk was labeled a “Nazi” merely six months ago. This accusation came from Democrats who claimed that the South African billionaire had given a “Heil Hitler” salute during Trump’s inauguration. It’s interesting how quickly perceptions can shift. Musk’s distancing from Trump has shifted the narrative. To summarize: The unveiling of tensions started with Trump’s […]
African Union reaches out to Trump regarding travel restrictions
The African Union expressed its concerns on Thursday regarding President Trump’s travel ban that affects several African countries, urging for dialogue and collaboration to address issues raised by the White House. On Wednesday night, Trump issued an executive order implementing travel restrictions on twelve countries, which included seven from Africa. In total, the ban impacted […]