Yusef Salaam
American activist and politician (born 1974) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Yusef Salaam (born 1974) is an American politician, motivational speaker, and activist serving as a member for New York City's 9th City Council district since 2024. A member of the Democratic Party, Salaam was one of the Central Park Five who were wrongfully convicted of raping a woman in Central Park in 1989.
Quick Facts Member of the New York City Council from the 9th district, Preceded by ...
Yusef Salaam | |
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Member of the New York City Council from the 9th district | |
Assumed office January 1, 2024 | |
Preceded by | Kristin Richardson Jordan |
Personal details | |
Born | 1974 (age 49ā50) New York City, New York, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Children | 10 |
Education | Dutchess Community College Hunter College |
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