Presented by the Asian/Pacific/American Institute at NYU.

When he is inaugurated in January 2026, Zohran Mamdani will become New York City’s first South Asian American and Muslim mayor. The Asian/Pacific/American Institute at NYU is pleased to host a dialogue about the prospects opened with this historic election. Please join us for a discussion about the issues on which Mamdani campaigned, the coalition he built in New York City, and what his mayoralty might mean for Asian/Pacific/Americans locally and across the United States.

The program will begin with brief reflections from organizers Sumathy Kumar, Ritti Singh, Jay Wu, and others to be announced. Moderated by Professor Paula Chakravartty (NYU Department of Media, Culture and Communication), a robust discussion with the audience will follow.

NYU campus access guidelines: This is an in-person event, open to the public. Registration is required.

Accessibility note: This venue is accessible for wheelchair users. There are all gender restrooms. If you have any access needs, please email apa.rsvp@nyu.edu

Image: “Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani @ Taxi Workers Alliance Rally @ City Hall” by InformedImages is licensed under CC BY 4.0.