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"When Zohran Mamdani announced his candidacy for mayor of New York City,
political observers noted his progressive platform and legislative record. But
understanding the Democratic candidate’s background requires examining the rich
cultural tapestry woven into his very surname: Mamdani.
He takes the name from his father, Mahmood Mamdani, a prominent academic who
was raised in Uganda and whose work focuses on postcolonial Uganda. I studied
the history of the Khoja community for my doctoral work and have helped develop
Khoja studies as an academic discipline. The Mamdani surname tells a story of
migration, resilience and community-building that spans centuries and
continents."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
