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Zohran Mamdani Clarifies Racial Identity After 2009 College Application Disclosure

  • On Thursday, a report revealed that mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani listed both Asian and Black or African American as his racial identities on his 2009 Columbia University application.
  • This disclosure followed a cyberattack that obtained the application data, which the Times verified directly with Mamdani before publication.
  • Mamdani, born in Uganda to Indian parents, stated that he identifies as an American with African origins rather than as Black or African American, and indicated that he selected multiple categories to represent his diverse background.
  • The report sparked strong reactions including criticism from Mayor Eric Adams, a statement from Mamdani's former primary rival's spokesman suggesting possible fraud, and defensive remarks from Times editors.
  • House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries avoided addressing the controversy directly during a Saturday MSNBC interview, focusing instead on New York City's affordability challenges as the mayoral race continues.
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