Once Alienated, and Now a Force in Her Husband’s Bid for Mayor by Micheal Barbaro
As a child, Chirlane McCray experienced harsh discrimination due to her race, gender, and sexuality. Because she was an African American woman she faced extreme racism and was treated unfairly. But as an adult she is married to Bill de Blasio, the front-runner to become the next mayor of New York City. Aside from being his spouse she is also his loyal political partner. She plays a huge role in his political vision and guides him through every one of his campaigns. Due to her vast knowledge of the city she is able to have great influence in her husband’s work.
McCray overcame the discrimination over the years and grew up to be a strong and powerful woman. She was able to achieve what was thought of as impossible many years ago. Her story reminds us all of how much the nation has changed. McCray is both African American and a woman, but her race and her gender did not hold her back from gaining the political power she deserves.
