NEW YORK, UNITED STATES - FEBRUARY 25: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani hosts a Black History Month reception at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City, United States, on February 25, 2026. ( Selçuk Acar - Anadolu Agency )

NEW YORK, UNITED STATES - FEBRUARY 25: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani hosts a Black History Month reception at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City, United States, on February 25, 2026. ( Selçuk Acar - Anadolu Agency )

NEW YORK, UNITED STATES - FEBRUARY 25: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani hosts a Black History Month reception at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City, United States, on February 25, 2026. ( Selçuk Acar - Anadolu Agency )

NEW YORK, UNITED STATES - FEBRUARY 25: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani hosts a Black History Month reception at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City, United States, on February 25, 2026. ( Selçuk Acar - Anadolu Agency )

NEW YORK, UNITED STATES - FEBRUARY 25: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani hosts a Black History Month reception at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City, United States, on February 25, 2026. ( Selçuk Acar - Anadolu Agency )

NEW YORK, UNITED STATES - FEBRUARY 25: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani hosts a Black History Month reception at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City, United States, on February 25, 2026. ( Selçuk Acar - Anadolu Agency )

NEW YORK, UNITED STATES - FEBRUARY 25: New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams speaks during Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s Black History Month reception at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City, United States, on February 25, 2026. ( Selçuk Acar - Anadolu Agency )

NEW YORK, UNITED STATES - FEBRUARY 25: New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams speaks during Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s Black History Month reception at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City, United States, on February 25, 2026. ( Selçuk Acar - Anadolu Agency )

NEW YORK, UNITED STATES - FEBRUARY 25: A general view shows guests attending and engaging in conversation during a Black History Month reception hosted by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City, United States, on February 25, 2026. ( Selçuk Acar - Anadolu Agency )

NEW YORK, UNITED STATES - FEBRUARY 25: Poet and curator Mahogany L. Browne speaks during Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s Black History Month reception at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City, United States, on February 25, 2026. ( Selçuk Acar - Anadolu Agency )

NEW YORK, UNITED STATES - FEBRUARY 25: A general view shows guests attending and engaging in conversation during a Black History Month reception hosted by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City, United States, on February 25, 2026. ( Selçuk Acar - Anadolu Agency )

NEW YORK, UNITED STATES - FEBRUARY 25: A general view shows guests attending and engaging in conversation during a Black History Month reception hosted by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City, United States, on February 25, 2026. ( Selçuk Acar - Anadolu Agency )

NEW YORK, UNITED STATES - FEBRUARY 25: Jazz, soul and R&B artist Melanie Charles performs during Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s Black History Month reception at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City, United States, on February 25, 2026. ( Selçuk Acar - Anadolu Agency )

NEW YORK, UNITED STATES - FEBRUARY 25: A general view shows guests attending and engaging in conversation during a Black History Month reception hosted by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City, United States, on February 25, 2026. ( Selçuk Acar - Anadolu Agency )

NEW YORK, UNITED STATES - FEBRUARY 25: A general view shows guests attending and engaging in conversation during a Black History Month reception hosted by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City, United States, on February 25, 2026. ( Selçuk Acar - Anadolu Agency )

NEW YORK, UNITED STATES - FEBRUARY 25: A general view shows guests attending and engaging in conversation during a Black History Month reception hosted by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City, United States, on February 25, 2026. ( Selçuk Acar - Anadolu Agency )

NEW YORK, UNITED STATES - FEBRUARY 25: A general view shows guests attending and engaging in conversation during a Black History Month reception hosted by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City, United States, on February 25, 2026. ( Selçuk Acar - Anadolu Agency )

NEW YORK, UNITED STATES - FEBRUARY 25: A general view shows guests attending and engaging in conversation during a Black History Month reception hosted by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City, United States, on February 25, 2026. ( Selçuk Acar - Anadolu Agency )

NEW YORK, UNITED STATES - FEBRUARY 25: A general view shows guests attending and engaging in conversation during a Black History Month reception hosted by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City, United States, on February 25, 2026. ( Selçuk Acar - Anadolu Agency )

NEW YORK, UNITED STATES - FEBRUARY 25: A general view shows guests attending and engaging in conversation during a Black History Month reception hosted by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City, United States, on February 25, 2026. ( Selçuk Acar - Anadolu Agency )

NEW YORK, UNITED STATES - FEBRUARY 25: A general view shows guests attending and engaging in conversation during a Black History Month reception hosted by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City, United States, on February 25, 2026. ( Selçuk Acar - Anadolu Agency )