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Mayor Defends Equity Officer Amid Controversial Remarks

1/19/2026

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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani appointed Afua Atta-Mensah as the city's chief equity officer.
Atta-Mensah's social media history includes disparaging remarks about white women and joking about taxing "white meat."
Critics, including Tyquana Henderson-Rivers, say the appointment signals cabinet diversity issues and notes no Black deputy mayors were appointed.
Mamdani defended Atta-Mensah, citing her commitment to racial equity.
Critics say anti-white sentiments are prevalent in his administration.

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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani appointed Afua Atta-Mensah as the city's chief equity officer.
Atta-Mensah's social media history includes disparaging remarks about white women and joking about taxing "white meat."
Critics, including Tyquana Henderson-Rivers, say the appointment signals cabinet diversity issues and notes no Black deputy mayors were appointed.
Mamdani defended Atta-Mensah, citing her commitment to racial equity.
Critics say anti-white sentiments are prevalent in his administration.