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Asian or African American: Zohran Mamdani's identity stirs controversy

IndiaTimes Friday, 4 July 2025 ()
Zohran Mamdani, a New York City mayoral candidate, identified as both "Asian" and "Black or African American" on his 2009 Columbia University application. Mamdani, born in Uganda to Indian parents, explained he aimed to capture the fullness of his background, as the form lacked a specific category for Indian-Ugandans.
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 New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is facing backlash after referring to himself as “African American” during a campaign event. Critics, including prominent Black community leaders and voters, have condemned the remark as misleading and offensive, arguing that Mamdani’s Ugandan...

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