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How Black leaders in New York are grappling with Eric Adams and representation

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NEW YORK (AP) — It wasn’t a shock to many Black New Yorkers that Mayor Eric Adams has surrounded himself with African American civil rights leaders, clergy and grassroots activists since his indictment last week on federal bribery charges. Adams, a Brooklyn native who rose from the city’s working class to its highest political office, is seen as more than the city’s second Black mayor. To many, he’s family. “Four more years!” chanted a sizeable …

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Turmoil in Black Leadership: Eric Adams Indicted on Federal Bribery Charges

Turmoil in Black Leadership: Eric Adams Indicted on Federal Bribery Charges New York City Mayor Eric Adams has faced intense scrutiny following his indictment on federal bribery charges. The case has ignited a fierce debate among Black leaders about his future.Adams, accused of soliciting illegal campaign contributions and performing favors, pleads for support from allies as legal proceedings unfold.As the community grapples with possible impli…

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How Black leaders in New York are grappling with Eric Adams and representation - The Sacramento Observer

By Aaron Morrison and Matt Brown | The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — It wasn’t a shock to many Black New Yorkers that Mayor Eric Adams has surrounded

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