Yusef Salaam’s surprise City Council victory signals the arrival of a new leader with charisma and a story that resonates deeply with Black America.
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His surprise victory signals the arrival of a homegrown leader with quick wits, confidence, personal charisma, and a story that has resonated deeply for decades in the capital of Black America.
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