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Can NYCHA Activists Rouse A 'Political Sleeping Giant'?


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Elizabeth Kim

Published Feb 11, 2019

Modified Feb 12, 2019


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Activists attend a protest on Sunday to protest NYCHA's privatization plan.
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Published Feb 11, 2019

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Elizabeth Kim

Elizabeth Kim is a reporter on the People and Power desk who covers mayoral power. She previously covered the pandemic, housing, redevelopment and public spaces. A native of Queens, she speaks fluent Mandarin. Got a tip? Email [email protected]

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