Sanwar Ahmed, better known to the Jackson Heights community as Baul Dada or Jhal Muri Dada has been bringing joy to people through his soulful singing and his jhal muri for over a decade.  Earlier this month, at the age of 92, Baul Dada was finally able to return home to Bangladesh after 42 years…

In the past month, Gov. Kathy Hochul has shown Black, Indigenous and working immigrant communities that her leadership of New York State will resemble the corrupt politics of her predecessor, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo. The reality is far from the “new era for New York” that the governor spoke about in January. Rather, Gov. Hochul…

We are in the midst of a pandemic, social and economic crises, police killings and repression, and on the cusp of a major election. There is ample anxiety about where we are headed and where we may end up. There are an endless number of predictions, assessments, and variables to agonize over. But there is one constant that we can rely on to guide us through all circumstances: The power of our people. If we build it

This report offers for consideration the results, reflections, and lessons of our efforts through the campaign. We hope it offers our movements a path forward based on the necessity of building power, not on the shaky foundation of the uncertainties of the present.

This past Sunday, DRUM held our first full membership assembly in 10 years. It was also the first time we brought together members from all our bases since we started our formal expansion in Brooklyn, the Bronx, and South Queens. Last weekend, DRUM held our first full membership assembly in 10 years. It was also the first time…