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Jabari Brisport
Coverage of Jabari Brisport in the Nexus archive.
New York State Senateorganization1LGBTQIA+ Pride Monthtopic1William Dorsey Swannperson1Sylvia Riveraperson1Marsha P. Johnsonperson1Marsha P. Johnson State Parkplace1Marlon Riceperson1Zohran Mamdaniperson1Brooklynplace1New Yorkplace1state Senateorganization1City Councilorganization1Citizens Unionorganization1
- ‘Resilience is an art form’: Brisport honors queer activists, slams ‘haters’ in Pride month speech
Brooklyn state Sen. Jabari Brisport urged anti-gay 'haters' to 'give up' during a Pride month speech as the New York State Senate passed a resolution recognizing June as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month. Brisport highlighted historical queer activism, including William Dorsey Swann and the Stonewall uprising led by Sylvia Rivera and Marsha P. Johnson, emphasizing resilience within the community.
- Brisport walks off the $$$ plank
State Sen. Jabari Brisport, who pledged in 2017 to reduce his salary to the Brooklyn median income, has not done so since taking office in 2021 and instead voted for a pay raise. He faces a primary challenge from Marlon Rice and has earned over $607,000 in salary and stipends by 2025.