minimum wage increase
Historic Win: Zohran Mamdani Becomes First Muslim and African-Born Mayor of New York City
Nov 05, 2025 12:31 pm CST
Zohran Mamdani, the 34-year-old Democrat born to Indian filmmaker Mira Nair and Ugandan scholar Mahmood Mamdani, has made history by becoming New York City's first Muslim, African-born, and South Asian-heritage mayor. His progressive platform focuses on affordable housing, universal childcare, and raising the minimum wage to $30 by 2030.
Zohran Mamdani Makes History: New York City Elects First Muslim Mayor with Progressive Agenda
Nov 05, 2025 12:10 pm CST
Zohran Mamdani, the 34-year-old son of Ugandan scholar and Indian filmmaker, has made history as New York City's first Muslim mayor and youngest in a century. His grassroots campaign focused on affordable housing, universal childcare, and raising minimum wage to $30/hour by 2030 resonated with voters, generating the highest mayoral election turnout in 50 years. Mamdani's victory marks a significant shift toward progressive leadership in America's largest city.
