New York - the future

Long ago I read Mahmood Mamdani's books

On post colonialism in Uganda, Africa and beyond

Tomes of wisdom about Darfur

And how economical systems run people down

I watched Mississippi Burning (the movie) , The Namesake

Mira Nair's beautiful explorations

Of belonging

As son of a migrant (India)

With children born in Uganda (Ugandan mother)

I have struggled with belonging

Not being an outsider

Yet Zohran Mamdani shows the way

Take the lead

Kick ass

Do good

Keep it simple

Can't wait for more

Outsiders stepping up

May the force be with you Zohran

Namaskar,

ashis