Third Rail Eps 61: The candidates for Assembly District 56

In advance of the New York primary election on June 23rd, BMC hosted a virtual Town Hall with the candidates for Central Brooklyn’s 56th State Assembly district: Stefani Zinerman and Justin Cohen. For more of our 2020 Democratic primary coverage, visit here.

Third Rail Eps 60: The candidates for Assembly District 57

In advance of the New York primary election on June 23rd, BMC Deputy Director Anthonine Pierre interviews the candidates for Central Brooklyn’s 57th State Assembly district: Walter Mosley and Phara Souffrant Forrest. For more of our 2020 Democratic primary coverage, visit here.

Third Rail Eps 59: The shifting Black electorate

This is the second episode of a special series focused on New York’s June 23rd primary elections. How is the Black electorate shifting in Central Brooklyn, generationally and politically? Anthonine Pierre talks to local political analysts Theo Moore and Sandy Nurse. For more of our 2020 Democratic primary coverage, visit here.

Third Rail Episode 51: Racing Stripes

As historically “Black” districts in Central Brooklyn evolve, encompass various neighborhoods, and/or gentrify, Black candidates for elected office use tactics, voter targeting and coded messaging to appeal to different sub constituencies that cut across race, class and a variety of identity lines.  This week in Third Rail we examine electoral politics in a gentrifying Central […]

Third Rail Eps 1: The politics of political organizing

Guest Mark Winston Griffith, BMC’s Executive Director Segments 1. The Social Justice Outrage Machine: Are we over it? Inspiration: “Are You Tired of the Social Justice Outrage Machine?” by Rob the Idealist 2. The Local Scene: What does it mean to be invested in community organizing and politics? Inspiration: “The Art of Losing an Election” […]