An Election Victory That’s Larger Than Politics
<p>On November 7, 2023, I watched television from my home in rural Iowa, awaiting the official declaration that Yusef Salaam had won a seat representing Harlem on the New York City Council. There was no doubt Salaam would win the seat since he ran unopposed. My excitement, therefore, had nothing to do with it being a close race nor with my confidence that Salaam would make a good city councilman. My excitement was witnessing Salaam’s triumph over a history of adversity that makes his political victory all the more significant.</p>
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