Jabari Brisport

Jabari Brisport is an American activist, actor, and teacher from New York City.[1]

Jabari Brisport
Brisport in 2017
Personal details
Born (1987-08-09) August 9, 1987
Brooklyn, New York
NationalityAmerican
Political partyDemocratic Party
Other political
affiliations		Democratic Socialists of America, Green Party
Occupationteacher, politician
Known forRunning for political office, activism
Websitejabariforstatesenate.com/

Early life and education

Brisport was raised in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn,[2] to a Caribbean immigrant father and a second-generation Brooklynite mother.[3]

He attended New York University[4] Tisch School of the Arts[5] and the Yale School of Drama.[6][5][7]

Career

Brisport is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA).[8]

In 2017, Brisport ran against incumbent Laurie Cumbo for the 35th District city council seat in New York City. In a rare Green Party primary, Brisport defeated opponent Scott Hutchinson 32 votes to 4.[2] Brisport was partially inspired by Bernie Sanders to run for office.[9] He was endorsed by Sanders' Our Revolution and New York Communities for Change,[2] as well as the New York Chapter of DSA in the race.[8] He lost the election, but gained 29% of the vote.[10][11][12] Brisport's run earned more independent votes in any council race since 2003.[13] In 2019, Brisport announced a run for the New York State Senate 25th District, currently held by Democrat Velmanette Montgomery.[14] On September 29, 2019, Brisport's run for State Senate was officially endorsed by the DSA.[15]

Brisport's support for affordable housing includes not only stopping the private development of the Bedford Union Armory in Crown Heights,[16][17][18] but to other perennial measures, such as a vacancy tax and a pied-à-terre tax,[19] as well as housing plans that are 100% affordable, not a mix of market price or luxury condominiums.[11]

Brisport is a math teacher, who has taught at Medgar Evers College Preparatory School.[7][5].

References
  1. "All Politics Is Local: a Guide to Brooklyn's City Council Races - The Bridge". 6 November 2017. Retrieved 28 February 2018.
  2. "'Crazy Green Party Dude' Wages Grassroots Fight in Brooklyn Council Race". Retrieved 28 February 2018.
  3. "Jabari Brisport". www.gp.org.
  4. Whitford, Emma (7 April 2017). "Meet The Democratic Socialist Running For City Council In Brooklyn". Gothamist. Archived from the original on 14 January 2018. Retrieved 28 December 2017.
  5. "Jabari Brisport Resume". Jabari Brisport. Retrieved 28 February 2018.
  6. "Jabari Brisport". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 28 February 2018.
  7. "Upcoming". Jabari Brisport. Retrieved 28 February 2018.
  8. Jilani, Zaid (3 August 2017). "Jabari Brisport Is Running For City Council to Bring Democratic Socialism to Brooklyn". The Intercept. Retrieved 28 December 2017.
  9. Foldy, Ben (9 October 2017). "A Green Grows in Brooklyn". Bklyner. Retrieved 28 December 2017.
  10. Marcetic, Branko (9 November 2017). "Yesterday Was a Good Day". Jacobin. Retrieved 28 December 2017.
  11. "Laurie Cumbo Holds On To Win NYC District 35 Election". 6 November 2017. Retrieved 28 February 2018.
  12. Max, Ben. "2017 New York City General Election Results". Retrieved 28 February 2018.
  13. Elliott-Negri, Luke (July 25, 2019). "Opinion: By Forging Alliance on the Left, Cabán Race is Reshaping NYC Politics". City Limits.
  14. "Brooklyn Democratic Socialists narrow their sights on four 2020 candidates". Brooklyn Eagle. September 19, 2019.
  15. Levine, Jon (October 5, 2019). "NYC Democratic Socialists' new AOC could be this rising star from Brooklyn".
  16. "Arrest of City Council candidate at Bedford-Union Armory protest draws criticism - Brooklyn Daily Eagle". www.brooklyneagle.com. Retrieved 28 February 2018.
  17. "Bedford-Union Armory fight spills over into 35th City Council debate in Brooklyn - Brooklyn Daily Eagle". www.brooklyneagle.com. Retrieved 28 February 2018.
  18. "City Planning Approves Bedford-Union Armory Plan as 2 Protesters Arrested". DNAinfo New York. Archived from the original on 28 February 2018. Retrieved 28 February 2018.
  19. "Lessons from Vancouver for NYC's Debate Over Taxing Vacant Land to Ease Housing Crunch". Retrieved 28 February 2018.
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