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In reply to the discussion: New York Times Responds After Zohran Mamdani Story Stirs Liberal Backlash [View all]70sEraVet
(4,690 posts)in one case and declining to publish hacked materials in another case.
But, I have to find fault with the question on Columbia's application form. The wording of the question seems to imply that being 'black' and 'African-American' are somehow mutually exclusive; that one could be 'African-American', yet not be black. And indeed, one CAN be 'African-American' yet not be black, if the meaning of the term 'African-American' were expanded beyond common usage to encompass those who had emigrated from Africa to the US, regardless of their racial genetics.
And it seems that Mr. Mamdani was entitled to answer that question as he did.
Also, since he is a dark-skinned Asian, he would be likely to suffer from the same prejudice that his 'black' colleagues suffered, further justifying his choice!
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