For the June 24th New York City Council race in District 7, we are happy to endorse Edafe Okporo — who brings a powerful personal story and a bold vision for justice and equity.
A formerly detained asylum seeker and LGBTQ+ refugee from Nigeria, he founded the RDJ Refugee Shelter in Harlem and now leads Refuge America — both dedicated to supporting marginalized immigrants.
His campaign centers on expanding affordable housing, safeguarding public healthcare, defending LGBTQ+ rights, and challenging the influence of real estate developers and austerity-driven politics in City Hall.