Edafe Okporo
@edafeokporo.bsky.social
Progressive. Founder of Refuge America. Fighting for Uptown New York. www.Edafe2025.com
Refuge America was born from lived experience — a reminder that safety and belonging should never be privileges.
We stand with LGBTQ people seeking safety across the U.S. as they rebuild, find community, and share their stories of resilience and hope. refugeamerica.org
We stand with LGBTQ people seeking safety across the U.S. as they rebuild, find community, and share their stories of resilience and hope. refugeamerica.org
November 21, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Refuge America was born from lived experience — a reminder that safety and belonging should never be privileges.
We stand with LGBTQ people seeking safety across the U.S. as they rebuild, find community, and share their stories of resilience and hope. refugeamerica.org
We stand with LGBTQ people seeking safety across the U.S. as they rebuild, find community, and share their stories of resilience and hope. refugeamerica.org
We showed up, side by side, for the Million Walk for Menopause on the West Side — a reminder that when neighbors, and advocates come together, we can break stigma, uplift one another, and build a healthier community for all. 💜
With Assembly member Micah & Rosenthal
With Assembly member Micah & Rosenthal
November 15, 2025 at 3:19 PM
We showed up, side by side, for the Million Walk for Menopause on the West Side — a reminder that when neighbors, and advocates come together, we can break stigma, uplift one another, and build a healthier community for all. 💜
With Assembly member Micah & Rosenthal
With Assembly member Micah & Rosenthal
C’est la vie.
At 6:47 p.m., I arrived at the poll site and a young man with a press badge said, “Oh, you’re Edafe?” Then asked, “Can I take your portrait?”
“I’ll make sure you get a pic on your Wikipedia page tonight,” he said.
What a way to close this chapter.
At 6:47 p.m., I arrived at the poll site and a young man with a press badge said, “Oh, you’re Edafe?” Then asked, “Can I take your portrait?”
“I’ll make sure you get a pic on your Wikipedia page tonight,” he said.
What a way to close this chapter.
November 5, 2025 at 3:09 AM
C’est la vie.
At 6:47 p.m., I arrived at the poll site and a young man with a press badge said, “Oh, you’re Edafe?” Then asked, “Can I take your portrait?”
“I’ll make sure you get a pic on your Wikipedia page tonight,” he said.
What a way to close this chapter.
At 6:47 p.m., I arrived at the poll site and a young man with a press badge said, “Oh, you’re Edafe?” Then asked, “Can I take your portrait?”
“I’ll make sure you get a pic on your Wikipedia page tonight,” he said.
What a way to close this chapter.
A new dawn in our city politics.
November 5, 2025 at 2:46 AM
A new dawn in our city politics.
Change doesn’t come from one politician it comes from the systems we build and the empathy we lead with.
I told The Spectator my hope for a new mayoral administration one that centers immigrants, asylum seekers & displaced people in city policy.
www.columbiaspectator.com/city-news/20...
I told The Spectator my hope for a new mayoral administration one that centers immigrants, asylum seekers & displaced people in city policy.
www.columbiaspectator.com/city-news/20...
October 19, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Change doesn’t come from one politician it comes from the systems we build and the empathy we lead with.
I told The Spectator my hope for a new mayoral administration one that centers immigrants, asylum seekers & displaced people in city policy.
www.columbiaspectator.com/city-news/20...
I told The Spectator my hope for a new mayoral administration one that centers immigrants, asylum seekers & displaced people in city policy.
www.columbiaspectator.com/city-news/20...
Knock on those doors to get Zohran Mamdani into City Hall
“When we go knock on doors … we’re not doing it because we’re going to sleep tomorrow, but because we want to be a part of the conversation.”
gaycitynews.com/gays-for-zoh...
“When we go knock on doors … we’re not doing it because we’re going to sleep tomorrow, but because we want to be a part of the conversation.”
gaycitynews.com/gays-for-zoh...
October 14, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Knock on those doors to get Zohran Mamdani into City Hall
“When we go knock on doors … we’re not doing it because we’re going to sleep tomorrow, but because we want to be a part of the conversation.”
gaycitynews.com/gays-for-zoh...
“When we go knock on doors … we’re not doing it because we’re going to sleep tomorrow, but because we want to be a part of the conversation.”
gaycitynews.com/gays-for-zoh...
🚨Children as young as FOUR are being forced to face immigration court alone in New York City.
That isn’t justice — it’s misdirection.
New Yorkers protect kids.
We welcome immigrants.
We fight for working people.
That isn’t justice — it’s misdirection.
New Yorkers protect kids.
We welcome immigrants.
We fight for working people.
September 4, 2025 at 11:43 AM
🚨Children as young as FOUR are being forced to face immigration court alone in New York City.
That isn’t justice — it’s misdirection.
New Yorkers protect kids.
We welcome immigrants.
We fight for working people.
That isn’t justice — it’s misdirection.
New Yorkers protect kids.
We welcome immigrants.
We fight for working people.
🚨 Outrageous: ICE has arrested the first under-18 in NYC under Trump-era raids. A 6-year-old public school student & her mother deported just weeks before school starts.
This is Family Separation 2.0—a shameful stain on our nation. We must end policies that tear families apart.
This is Family Separation 2.0—a shameful stain on our nation. We must end policies that tear families apart.
August 20, 2025 at 8:50 PM
🚨 Outrageous: ICE has arrested the first under-18 in NYC under Trump-era raids. A 6-year-old public school student & her mother deported just weeks before school starts.
This is Family Separation 2.0—a shameful stain on our nation. We must end policies that tear families apart.
This is Family Separation 2.0—a shameful stain on our nation. We must end policies that tear families apart.
It’s time to wean our local politics off big money. www.Edafe2025.com
August 11, 2025 at 3:14 AM
It’s time to wean our local politics off big money. www.Edafe2025.com
Every politician says, “The system is broken.”
But what good is re-electing the same people who admit it—and do nothing to fix it?
I’m running for City Council to take local politics back from the billionaires and give power back to the people.
Join the fight. Edafe2025.com
I’m running for City Council to take local politics back from the billionaires and give power back to the people.
Join the fight. Edafe2025.com
August 7, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Every politician says, “The system is broken.”
But what good is re-electing the same people who admit it—and do nothing to fix it?
I’m running for City Council to take local politics back from the billionaires and give power back to the people.
Join the fight. Edafe2025.com
I’m running for City Council to take local politics back from the billionaires and give power back to the people.
Join the fight. Edafe2025.com
Real reform means breaking the Democratic Party’s dependence on big donors and corporate interests.
That’s why I’m running as an independent this November—to put working people first.
www.Edafe2025.com
That’s why I’m running as an independent this November—to put working people first.
www.Edafe2025.com
July 16, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Real reform means breaking the Democratic Party’s dependence on big donors and corporate interests.
That’s why I’m running as an independent this November—to put working people first.
www.Edafe2025.com
That’s why I’m running as an independent this November—to put working people first.
www.Edafe2025.com
“I spent 18 months building something for my community. Bill Ackman, Uber & Bloomberg spent 18 days tearing it down with thousands in outside spending.” edafeokporo.substack.com/p/the-trap-o...
The best way to change the system is to dare to participate.
The best way to change the system is to dare to participate.
July 12, 2025 at 12:48 PM
“I spent 18 months building something for my community. Bill Ackman, Uber & Bloomberg spent 18 days tearing it down with thousands in outside spending.” edafeokporo.substack.com/p/the-trap-o...
The best way to change the system is to dare to participate.
The best way to change the system is to dare to participate.
The campaign didn’t end with the primary.
These moments—with real neighbors, real stories—remind me why we’re in this.
Edafe2025.com
These moments—with real neighbors, real stories—remind me why we’re in this.
Edafe2025.com
July 6, 2025 at 1:32 PM
The campaign didn’t end with the primary.
These moments—with real neighbors, real stories—remind me why we’re in this.
Edafe2025.com
These moments—with real neighbors, real stories—remind me why we’re in this.
Edafe2025.com
To every volunteer, donor, voter, and neighbor: thank you.
We didn’t win this primary—but we did something powerful. As a refugee who never fully felt at home, the 7,500+ of you who ranked me first made me feel seen, heard, and deeply loved.
You gave me the gift of belonging.
We didn’t win this primary—but we did something powerful. As a refugee who never fully felt at home, the 7,500+ of you who ranked me first made me feel seen, heard, and deeply loved.
You gave me the gift of belonging.
June 25, 2025 at 11:10 AM
To every volunteer, donor, voter, and neighbor: thank you.
We didn’t win this primary—but we did something powerful. As a refugee who never fully felt at home, the 7,500+ of you who ranked me first made me feel seen, heard, and deeply loved.
You gave me the gift of belonging.
We didn’t win this primary—but we did something powerful. As a refugee who never fully felt at home, the 7,500+ of you who ranked me first made me feel seen, heard, and deeply loved.
You gave me the gift of belonging.
After the polls close, let’s come together.
Join us for our Election Night Watch Party:
Lion’s Head Tavern
995 Amsterdam Ave (at 109th St)
Tuesday, June 24
Doors open at 8:45pm
Let’s celebrate how far we’ve come—and the movement we’ve built together.
Join us for our Election Night Watch Party:
Lion’s Head Tavern
995 Amsterdam Ave (at 109th St)
Tuesday, June 24
Doors open at 8:45pm
Let’s celebrate how far we’ve come—and the movement we’ve built together.
June 24, 2025 at 5:25 PM
After the polls close, let’s come together.
Join us for our Election Night Watch Party:
Lion’s Head Tavern
995 Amsterdam Ave (at 109th St)
Tuesday, June 24
Doors open at 8:45pm
Let’s celebrate how far we’ve come—and the movement we’ve built together.
Join us for our Election Night Watch Party:
Lion’s Head Tavern
995 Amsterdam Ave (at 109th St)
Tuesday, June 24
Doors open at 8:45pm
Let’s celebrate how far we’ve come—and the movement we’ve built together.
Today’s the day.
Let’s go out and vote for a grassroots champion—someone who knows what it means to fight for housing, health care, and a New York City we can all afford.
I’m not backed by billionaires or political insiders. I’m backed by the people.
Let’s go out and vote for a grassroots champion—someone who knows what it means to fight for housing, health care, and a New York City we can all afford.
I’m not backed by billionaires or political insiders. I’m backed by the people.
June 24, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Today’s the day.
Let’s go out and vote for a grassroots champion—someone who knows what it means to fight for housing, health care, and a New York City we can all afford.
I’m not backed by billionaires or political insiders. I’m backed by the people.
Let’s go out and vote for a grassroots champion—someone who knows what it means to fight for housing, health care, and a New York City we can all afford.
I’m not backed by billionaires or political insiders. I’m backed by the people.
Join us a 5 today--right by the 125th 1 stop!
June 20, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Join us a 5 today--right by the 125th 1 stop!
All generations of voters are showing up early to vote for the issues we’re fighting for: healthcare access, affordable housing, and safer streets.
June 20, 2025 at 4:15 PM
All generations of voters are showing up early to vote for the issues we’re fighting for: healthcare access, affordable housing, and safer streets.
I’m proud to have the support and endorsement from former New York Attorney General Candidate Zephyr Teachout. Her leadership and determination to root out big money inspires me everyday.
Let’s win this!
Let’s win this!
June 19, 2025 at 8:21 PM
I’m proud to have the support and endorsement from former New York Attorney General Candidate Zephyr Teachout. Her leadership and determination to root out big money inspires me everyday.
Let’s win this!
Let’s win this!
It’s Juneteenth Freedom Day, and I voted for myself on the ballot. It’s a wonderful sight to behold—and even more special to share the moment with my pal William Brown, who ran the shelter and food pantry with me at St. Mary’s Church. It’s beautiful all around.
June 19, 2025 at 3:34 PM
It’s Juneteenth Freedom Day, and I voted for myself on the ballot. It’s a wonderful sight to behold—and even more special to share the moment with my pal William Brown, who ran the shelter and food pantry with me at St. Mary’s Church. It’s beautiful all around.
Defend Harlem featured me in their Zine — it’s truly a zero-to-hero journey. From where I started to now standing up for Harlem, the community I love, this means everything to me.
defendharlem.substack.com/p/the-harlem...
defendharlem.substack.com/p/the-harlem...
June 18, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Defend Harlem featured me in their Zine — it’s truly a zero-to-hero journey. From where I started to now standing up for Harlem, the community I love, this means everything to me.
defendharlem.substack.com/p/the-harlem...
defendharlem.substack.com/p/the-harlem...
We’re just 2 days into early voting, and the energy on the ground is incredible. From neighbors talking to neighbors, to volunteers knocking doors and making calls, we’re showing what’s possible when everyday people come together to build a better future.
www.Edafe2025.com
www.Edafe2025.com
June 15, 2025 at 9:53 PM
We’re just 2 days into early voting, and the energy on the ground is incredible. From neighbors talking to neighbors, to volunteers knocking doors and making calls, we’re showing what’s possible when everyday people come together to build a better future.
www.Edafe2025.com
www.Edafe2025.com
Have you voted yet? Day 1 of early voting is complete! Our people-powered campaign is always talking to our neighbors—in the rain, in the heat, and in the cold.
June 14, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Have you voted yet? Day 1 of early voting is complete! Our people-powered campaign is always talking to our neighbors—in the rain, in the heat, and in the cold.
Let’s gather in community and talk about issues that are directly targeting us. Join us on June 19th at Suite!
RSVP here: www.mobilize.us/edafe4cityco...
RSVP here: www.mobilize.us/edafe4cityco...
June 13, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Let’s gather in community and talk about issues that are directly targeting us. Join us on June 19th at Suite!
RSVP here: www.mobilize.us/edafe4cityco...
RSVP here: www.mobilize.us/edafe4cityco...
With the Trump Administration threatening our city and thousands of dollars from special interest groups being poured into the race to try to defeat us, our people-powered campaign isn’t giving up!
June 12, 2025 at 1:12 PM
With the Trump Administration threatening our city and thousands of dollars from special interest groups being poured into the race to try to defeat us, our people-powered campaign isn’t giving up!