9 hours ago · Cornelius Eady, a National Book Award finalist, shared an excerpt from “Proof,” an original poem he has written for Zohran Mamdani’s inauguration as mayor of New York City.

Cornelius Eady, the Co-founder of Cave Canem Foundation, Inc.— a nonprofit focused on developing Black poets and one of the first Brooklyn Org Spark Prize winners (2018) — will be …

1 day ago · Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will deliver the opening remarks and acclaimed poet Cornelius Eady will read an original poem.

The transition team also announced Pulitzer Prize finalist Cornelius Eady has been chosen as the inaugural poet and will deliver an original poem titled "Proof."

Cornelius Eady to Recite Poem at Mamdani’s Inauguration [ nytimes.com ] Eady, Cornelius, Tuesday, 30 December 2025 at 17:50:13

Cornelius Eady (born 1954) is an American writer focusing largely on matters of race and society. His poetry often centers on jazz and blues, family life, violence, and societal problems …

3 hours ago · Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, whose rise to prominence foreshadowed Zohran Mamdani’s success, will speak at his swearing-in outside City Hall on Thursday. ...