Advocacy

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Who’s Who in New York City Government

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Who’s Who in New York City Government
Contacting Your Elected Officials
How a Bill Becomes a Law
The New York City Budget: An Introduction

Advocacy Hero Stories

Rana Abdelhamid

Rana Abdelhamid

Born in Queens, Rana became a civic leader as a teenager–after being attacked on the street by a man who tried to take off her hijab (headscarf). She channeled that event into a life of activism and empowerment.
Tarana Burke

Tarana Burke

Born in the Bronx, Tarana grew up in a low-income, working-class family in a housing project and is a survivor of sexual assault. She began her career at a youth development organization.
Karine Jean-Pierre

Karine Jean-Pierre

Born in Martinique and raised in Queens, Karine is the daughter of Haitian immigrants. She was inspired when she heard a speech by Congresswoman Barbara Jordan – the first Black woman in politics she had ever witnessed. From there Karine pursued a life in public service.