Today I am joined by Ashraf Chowdhury, a young organizer and member of Desis Rising Up and Moving (DRUM) and Youth Power Alliance (YPA). We discuss the current rise of South Asians, particularly the Bangladeshi community, as a politically organized force in NYC. Ashraf shares his thoughts on what challenges are most pressing in our communities, helping high school youth throughout the city be politically empowered and engaged, how organizations like DRUM continue to be an invaluable resource and community space for some of NYC's most marginalized, and what lies ahead as the mayoral race approaches. Follow the orgs Ashraf is involved in:DRUM - Desis Rising Up and Moving (@drumnyc on Instagram)YPA - Youth Power Alliance (@youthpoweralliancenyc on Instagram)Welcome to Dropping Gems, a podcast presented by Diamond Standard. Diamond Standard aims to promote the advancement of immigrants, POC, and the working class. Support us by checking out our apparel brand at https://diamondstandardapparel.com/@diamond_standard on Instagram

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