"Meanwhile, candidates must decide whether to continue spending precious campaign dollars to run in districts that won’t be drawn for another month," said Na’ilah Amaru, a Democratic strategist and former executive director of the New York City Council’s Black, Latino,…
“It has been a long time coming. The sector has recognized the need to organize to more effectively advocate for its budget and legislative needs,” Amaru says. “If there was a service that was needed to provide stability to New…
“She was letting other candidates know she would not allow herself to be painted as the interim governor,” said Na’ilah Amaru, a Democratic strategist and former executive director of the New York City Council’s Black, Latino, and Asian Caucus. Declaring…
At the same time, voters and lawmakers alike still have little sense of the former lieutenant governor’s policy priorities because she’s known for expertly avoiding controversy, said Na’ilah Amaru, a Democratic strategist and former executive director of the New York…
By publicly announcing his support, Jacobs is “sending the message for other candidates to stay out,” said Democratic strategist Na’ilah Amaru. “Whether this strategy works will become clear by February,” she said. “Also, if potential candidates continue to publicly express…
Na’ilah Amaru, a 39-year-old Army veteran, said that September 11 is always a difficult day, but that this year felt particularly heavy. Amaru, a Black and Indigenous woman, said she’s been reflecting on her love for her country but also…
"The significance of intersecting streets named after the icon in D.C. and Dallas lies in that it represents contrasting views on creating a better future of Black America – one of peace and nonviolence, and the other by any means…
Na’ilah Amaru, a political strategist who has served in both consultant and staff roles on campaigns, noted that there can be “a significant pay gap” between what consultants receive and what campaign staff get. Read the full article, Dianne Morales…
Na’ilah Amaru, an advocacy and policy strategist who works on voting issues and served as a legislative aide to former Rep. John Lewis, said the language used about “fair elections” is loaded. “What do fair elections mean to people who…
"Whenever I read of a veteran who runs for office, the narrative is rooted in the perception that veterans are beyond partisan politics,” said Na’ilah Amaru, a Democratic political strategist and Army veteran. That may be true when you’re in…