Jabari Brisport | |
|---|---|
 Brisport in 2017 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 9, 1987 Brooklyn, New York |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
| Other political affiliations | Democratic Socialists of America, Green Party |
| Occupation | teacher, politician |
| Known for | Running for political office, activism |
| Website | jabariforstatesenate.com/ |
Jabari Brisport is an American activist, actor, and teacher from New York City.[1]
Early life and education
editBrisport was raised in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn,[2] to a Caribbean immigrant father and a second-generation Brooklynite mother.[3]
He attended New York University[4] Tisch School of the Arts[5] and the Yale School of Drama.[6][5][7]
Career
editBrisport is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA).[8]
In 2017, Brisport ran against incumbent Laurie Cumbo for the 35th District city council seat in New York City. In a rare Green Party primary, Brisport defeated opponent Scott Hutchinson 32 votes to 4.[2] Brisport was partially inspired by Bernie Sanders to run for office.[9] He was endorsed by Sanders' Our Revolution and New York Communities for Change,[2] as well as the New York Chapter of DSA in the race.[8] He lost the election, but gained 29% of the vote.[10][11][12] Brisport's run earned more independent votes in any council race since 2003.[13] In 2019, Brisport announced a run for the New York State Senate 25th District, currently held by Democrat Velmanette Montgomery.[14] On September 29, 2019, Brisport's run for State Senate was officially endorsed by the DSA.[15]
Brisport's support for affordable housing includes not only stopping the private development of the Bedford Union Armory in Crown Heights,[16][17][18] but to other perennial measures, such as a vacancy tax and a pied-à-terre tax,[19] as well as housing plans that are 100% affordable, not a mix of market price or luxury condominiums.[11]
Brisport is a math teacher, who has taught at Medgar Evers College Preparatory School.[7][5]
References
edit- ^ "All Politics Is Local: a Guide to Brooklyn's City Council Races - The Bridge". 6 November 2017. Retrieved 28 February 2018.
- ^ a b c "'Crazy Green Party Dude' Wages Grassroots Fight in Brooklyn Council Race". Retrieved 28 February 2018.
- ^ "Jabari Brisport". www.gp.org.
- ^ Whitford, Emma (7 April 2017). "Meet The Democratic Socialist Running For City Council In Brooklyn". Gothamist. Archived from the original on 14 January 2018. Retrieved 28 December 2017.
- ^ a b c "Jabari Brisport Resume". Jabari Brisport. Retrieved 28 February 2018.
- ^ "Jabari Brisport". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 28 February 2018.
- ^ a b "Upcoming". Jabari Brisport. Retrieved 28 February 2018.
- ^ a b Jilani, Zaid (3 August 2017). "Jabari Brisport Is Running For City Council to Bring Democratic Socialism to Brooklyn". The Intercept. Retrieved 28 December 2017.
- ^ Foldy, Ben (9 October 2017). "A Green Grows in Brooklyn". Bklyner. Retrieved 28 December 2017.
- ^ Marcetic, Branko (9 November 2017). "Yesterday Was a Good Day". Jacobin. Retrieved 28 December 2017.
- ^ a b "Laurie Cumbo Holds On To Win NYC District 35 Election". 6 November 2017. Retrieved 28 February 2018.
- ^ Max, Ben. "2017 New York City General Election Results". Retrieved 28 February 2018.
- ^ Elliott-Negri, Luke (July 25, 2019). "Opinion: By Forging Alliance on the Left, Cabán Race is Reshaping NYC Politics". City Limits.
- ^ "Brooklyn Democratic Socialists narrow their sights on four 2020 candidates". Brooklyn Eagle. September 19, 2019.
- ^ Levine, Jon (October 5, 2019). "NYC Democratic Socialists' new AOC could be this rising star from Brooklyn".
- ^ "Arrest of City Council candidate at Bedford-Union Armory protest draws criticism - Brooklyn Daily Eagle". www.brooklyneagle.com. Retrieved 28 February 2018.
- ^ "Bedford-Union Armory fight spills over into 35th City Council debate in Brooklyn - Brooklyn Daily Eagle". www.brooklyneagle.com. Retrieved 28 February 2018.
- ^ "City Planning Approves Bedford-Union Armory Plan as 2 Protesters Arrested". DNAinfo New York. Archived from the original on 28 February 2018. Retrieved 28 February 2018.
- ^ "Lessons from Vancouver for NYC's Debate Over Taxing Vacant Land to Ease Housing Crunch". Retrieved 28 February 2018.
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