cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/32632986

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The video discusses a New York Times article that accuses Zohran Mandami, a New York City mayoral candidate, of falsely identifying as Asian and African-American on his college application to gain an advantage. The video analyzes the situation, the NYT's sourcing, and the reactions to the article.

Key Points:

• The NYT Article: The article alleges that Mandami, when applying to Columbia University in 2009, checked both the "Asian" and "Black/African-American" boxes on his application.
• Mandami's Response: Mandami stated that he did not consider himself Black/African-American, but rather an American born in Africa, and that he was trying to represent his complex background. He also wrote "Ugandan" in the additional information section.
• The Speaker's Perspective: The speaker, who has extensive experience in university admissions, finds it difficult to believe Mandami's explanation, stating that international students, including white students from Africa, typically do not identify as African-American on applications.
• African-American Definition: The speaker emphasizes that the term "African-American" refers to Black descendants of enslaved people in the United States, not simply people from Africa.
• Smear Piece: The speaker acknowledges that the NYT article is a smear piece, especially given its timing after Mandami's primary win.
• NYT's Source: The NYT obtained the information from a white supremacist, raising ethical concerns about the newspaper's sourcing.
• Accountability: The speaker argues that even if the article is a smear, Mandami should be held accountable for his actions, similar to how other politicians like Elizabeth Warren and Mindy Kaling's brother have been criticized for similar actions.
• Progressive Movement: The speaker criticizes white progressives for sometimes dismissing the concerns and needs of Black Americans within the progressive movement.

Highlights:

• The speaker's direct criticism of Zohran Mandami's actions, despite acknowledging the smear campaign.
• The revelation that the New York Times used a white supremacist as a source for the story.
• The speaker's broader commentary on the relationship between white progressives and the Black community.

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