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Jamaican-American candidate for mayor unveils Project 2026 NYC

By Nelson A. King Posted on March 13, 2025

The Rev. Michael Blake, the Jamaican-American candidate for New York City mayor, officially launched Project 2026 NYC at Bronx Drafthouse in The Bronx on Monday, March 10.

The event, which also served as a Believe in Blake campaign fundraiser, featured performances by Tony & Grammy Award-winning actor and singer Leslie Odom, Jr. and GRAMMY Award-winning contemporary Christian artist Israel Houghton.

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Jamaican-American candidate for mayor unveils Project 2026 NYC

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