Jabari Brisport | |
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Member of the New York State Senate from the 25th district | |
Assumed office January 1, 2021 | |
Preceded by | Velmanette Montgomery |
Personal details | |
Born | Brooklyn, New York, U.S. | August 9, 1987
Political party | Green (before 2019) Democratic (2019–present) |
Education | New York University (BFA) Yale University (MFA) |
Website | Campaign website |
Jabari Brisport (born August 9, 1987) is an American politician, activist, and former public school teacher.[1] He is the state senator for New York's 25th State Senate district in Brooklyn, and the first openly gay person of color to be elected to the New York State Legislature.[2]