Barack Obama Democratic Club of Upper Manhattan

The Barack Obama Democratic Club of Upper Manhattan is a reform-oriented political club in New York City focused on progressive activism and electing progressive candidates to local office.[1] The club serves the neighborhoods of Washington Heights, Inwood, and West Harlem/Hamilton Heights.

The Obama Club was founded in 2009 by Mark Levine, a Democratic District Leader and Northern Manhattan political activist.[2] The group emerged from the grassroots network of Upper Manhattan volunteers which coalesced around the 2008 presidential campaign of Barack Obama.

Since its founding the Obama club has become known for its ethnically diverse membership and its grassroots activism. Issues the club has focused on include immigration,[3][4] affordable housing, economic justice,[5] and marriage equality. Club volunteers have helped elect[6][7] a variety of progressive local candidates, including Public Advocate Bill de Blasio, Sen. Adriano Espaillat,[8][9] Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, Comptroller John Liu, and Assm. Gabriela Rosa.

References

  1. ↑ "Barack Obama Democratic Club of Upper Manhattan". AroundHarlem.com. Retrieved 30 March 2013.
  2. ↑ "New Democratic Club opens in Northern Manhattan". Manhattan Times. Mar 16, 2009. Retrieved 30 March 2013.
  3. ↑ "Immigration forum at Obama Democratic Club". Manhattan Times. Nov 9, 2010. Retrieved 30 March 2013.
  4. ↑ Pazmiño, Gloria (Nov 23, 2010). "Opposition grows against Secure Communities immigration program". Manhattan Times. Retrieved 30 March 2013.
  5. ↑ Castex-Porter, Alex Luis. "Northern Manhattan Packs Buses for One Nation Rally in D.C.". The Uptown Current. Retrieved 30 March 2013.
  6. ↑ Patel, Trishula (Oct 10, 2012). "As October 12 Deadline Looms, Political Groups Work to Register Uptown Voters". The Uptowner. Retrieved 30 March 2013.
  7. ↑ Lombardi, Frank (Jun 9, 2011). "'Small-fry' Manhattan politicians face big challenges in 'off' election year". New York Daily News. Retrieved 30 March 2013.
  8. ↑ Walker, Hunter (Apr 5, 2012). "Barack Obama Democratic Club Backs Espaillat". Politicker. Retrieved 30 March 2013.
  9. ↑ "The Barack Obama Democratic Club of Upper Manhattan Endorses Adriano Espaillat". Uptown Collective. Retrieved 30 March 2013.

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