Darializa Avila Chevalier on Running for Congress, Democratic Socialism & Fighting for Uptown NYC

Darializa Avila Chevalier on Running for Congress, Democratic Socialism & Fighting for Uptown NYC

0:16:39 2026 PG

Darializa Avila Chevalier joins Mornings With Mero on Hot 97 to talk about her run for Congress in New York's 13th District. A longtime community organizer with over 14 years on the ground in Uptown Manhattan and the Bronx, Daniella shares why she decided to challenge five-term incumbent Adriano Espaillat, what democratic socialism really means for working people, and why this June 23rd primary matters.

From housing for all and abolishing ICE, to fighting big money in politics and bringing real representation back to the community — Daniella breaks it all down.

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