NEW YORK, NY – The Greater New York’ Black Lives Matter’ movement’s political branch, ‘Black Lives Caucus,’ has endorsed City Council candidate Mario Rosser and his mission to expand opportunities for Harlem residents. The BLM movement’s connection grew from Mario’s dedication to the betterment of Black people and his focus on utilizing politics to create space for the disenfranchised community’s voices to be heard. Aligning with Mario’s mission, GNYBLC Co-Founder Chivona Renée Newsome provided the organization’s endorsement to the campaign to keep Harlem home to the generations that gave the neighborhood its roots.
Mario expressed his gratitude for the endorsement saying, “This powerful movement has inspired Black men and women to continue fighting for equality, despite the injustices we experience daily. Having the GNYBLC’s endorsement inspires me to push even harder to ensure Harlem’s culturally rich history isn’t erased but celebrated. My dream for Harlem residents seamlessly aligns with the GNYBLC’s movement—to assist, build, and empower black communities in Greater New York—and I believe that with their endorsement, we can effect change on a larger scale.
“Central Harlem has been a stronghold of Black political power in the United States for more than 100 years, minting Black leaders across all levels of activism, enterprise, and government,” said Renée Newsome. “Mario is committed to keeping Black families in their homes, our young people off the streets and out of harm’s way; and directing the flow of public and private investment in the community towards local Black enterprise. Mario Rosser has a clear path to victory, and we believe he is the best person for the job.”
Mario Rosser grew up coming home to eviction notices on his front door. Since then, his mission has been to expand opportunities to all as a tech business manager, nonprofit leader, and community builder. He’s running for the New York City Council to keep Harlemites in their homes, invest in our youth, and rebuild a more inclusive local economy. If elected, his priorities will include fostering a community-focused economy rebuild that is environmentally sustainable; improving neighborhood quality of life (schools, public safety, and trash); and strongly addressing anti-Black systemic racism (displacement, policing, and poverty).
The Democratic primary election will take place on June 22, 2021, and the winner will be the frontrunner for the November 2021 general election.
Source: Jarred Denzel Keller