Racial equity activists defend Linda Tigani at rally, calling for her to stay in CORE position

Dozens of New York City racial equity advocates gathered on Oct. 28 at City Hall to rally in support of Linda Tigani, claiming that Mayor Zohran Mamdani pushed to have her removed as executive director of the Commission on Racial Equity (CORE). Chants of “Protect Linda” and “Racial equity is law, hands off CORE,” rang throughout the demonstration. Later in the day, Mamdani announced at a Brooklyn press conference that Tigani’s term would be extended. The next day, he and City Council Speaker Julie Menin formally appointed Chris Alexander, leader of the NAACP New York State Conference, who is set to begin in the new role August 1, 2027. “Our administration and residents across our city owe Linda Tigani thanks for her work to advance racial equity across the five boroughs,” said Mamdani in a statement released on Oct. 29.

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