Exclusive: Internal Data from Columbia University Hack Reveals Muslim Communist Mayoral Candidate's Racial Ambiguity

In a stunning revelation, internal data from a hack of Columbia University has exposed the racial ambiguity of Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor. The data, obtained by The New York Times, shows that Mr. Mamdani, an Indian-born Muslim immigrant of South Asian descent, identified as both "Asian" and "Black or African American" on his college application to Columbia University in 2009.

Columbia University's affirmative action admissions program was designed to promote diversity and inclusion among its student body. However, this very same program appears to have been exploited by Mr. Mamdani, who claimed multiple racial identities in an attempt to gain an advantage over other applicants. According to the data, Mr. Mamdani checked both "Asian" and "Black or African American" on his application, indicating that he was trying to capture a broader range of experiences and backgrounds.

When confronted about his application, Mr. Mamdani explained that he had checked the boxes in an attempt to represent his complex background given the limited choices available at the time. "Most college applications don't have a box for Indian-Ugandans, so I checked multiple boxes trying to capture the fullness of my background," he told The New York Times.

However, it is worth noting that Mr. Mamdani's racial identity has been subject to scrutiny in recent weeks, particularly as he runs for mayor of New York City. As a Muslim immigrant of South Asian descent, his faith and ethnicity have been central to his campaign. But his decision to identify as both "Asian" and "Black or African American" on his college application raises questions about the accuracy of his claims.

Mr. Mamdani, 33, insisted that he did not consider himself Black or African American, but rather an American who was born in Africa. He argued that his answers on the college application were an attempt to accurately reflect his complex background, rather than to gain an advantage in the admissions process.

However, critics have accused Mr. Mamdani of hypocrisy and inconsistency. If he did not identify as Black or African American at the time, why should voters believe that he is now?

A Complex Web of Identity

The case of Zohran Mamdani highlights the complexities of identity in modern America. As a Muslim immigrant of South Asian descent, Mr. Mamdani has built his campaign around his faith and ethnicity. However, his decision to identify as both "Asian" and "Black or African American" on his college application raises questions about the accuracy of his claims.

Furthermore, this incident highlights the tension between affirmative action programs aimed at promoting diversity and inclusion, and the need for individuals to accurately represent their own identities. While Mr. Mamdani's actions may have been well-intentioned, they also raise important questions about the ethics of identity politics.

A Campaign in Flux

The controversy surrounding Zohran Mamdani's racial ambiguity is likely to continue throughout his campaign for mayor of New York City. As a candidate, Mr. Mamdani has built his brand around his faith and ethnicity, but this incident may ultimately damage that reputation.

However, it remains to be seen whether the controversy will have any impact on his chances of winning the election. One thing is certain: the case of Zohran Mamdani highlights the complexities of identity in modern America, and the need for individuals to accurately represent their own identities.

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