Zellnor Myrie is a Brooklyn-born State Senator representing Central Brooklyn since 2018. Raised by a single mother in rent-stabilized housing and the son of Costa Rican immigrants, he is a product of New York City public schools. In Albany, he has helped pass major tenant protections, affordable housing measures, gun safety laws, criminal justice reforms, and reproductive rights legislation. He also led election reforms, including early voting and the John R. Lewis New York Voting Rights Act. Myrie is a graduate of Fordham University and Cornell Law School.

Khaleel Anderson was elected in 2020 as the youngest Black Assembly Member in New York State history. He represents communities in southeast Queens, including Far Rockaway, Rosedale, Springfield Gardens, and JFK Airport. A longtime community organizer, he also served on Queens Community Board 14. As Chair of the Task Force on Food, Farm, and Nutrition Policy, he works to advance statewide food access and nutrition policy. Anderson is also a strong advocate for housing, environmental justice, education, healthcare, and transportation equity.

Phara Souffrant Forrest represents Brooklyn’s 57th Assembly District, including Fort Greene, Clinton Hill, and parts of Bedford-Stuyvesant and Crown Heights. First elected in 2020, she is the daughter of Haitian immigrants and a lifelong district resident. A Brooklyn public school graduate, she earned degrees from SUNY Geneseo and CUNY. Before serving in office, she worked in public schools, youth advocacy, rideshare driving, and as a maternal child nurse. A former tenant association president, her advocacy for housing justice helped inspire her run for office.

Dr. Jesse Kane is the Senior Vice President for Student Success and Enrollment Management at Medgar Evers College. With more than 25 years in higher education, he has led programs focused on student success, retention, and graduation, particularly for students of color. He has held senior leadership roles at institutions including Bowie State University, Dakota State University, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, and Fort Valley State University. Dr. Kane holds degrees from Bowie State University and Morgan State University, where he earned his Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration.

Amaya is a 15-year-old from Brooklyn, New York, and a 10th grader at Urban Assembly Maker Academy. She is passionate about reading, politics, history, mental health advocacy, science, and fashion. Known for her strong communication skills, Amaya uses her voice to spark meaningful conversations and inspire others. She has spoken at conferences hosted by Medgar Evers College and John Jay College Institute for Justice and Opportunity on topics including trauma, justice, and resilience. Most recently, she was selected for the Civilian Complaint Review Board Youth Advisory Council for 2026. Amaya hopes to pursue a future in law, politics, or science and make a lasting impact.

Nehemyah is a 12 year old bright, energetic young performer. She is a member of Victory Music and Dance Studios where she has been disciplined in the art of ballet, tap, jazz and African dance. Nehemyah is also a member of Elim Restoration Church of God where she enjoys expressing her faith thru Liturgical Dance. When she is not dancing she enjoys doing hair and playing with her friends & cousins