chi osse
Definition
Chi Ossé (full name: Chi Ajani Ossé) is an American politician, activist, and the youngest member of the New York City Council, representing District 36 in Brooklyn's Bedford–Stuyvesant and northern Crown Heights areas.
A prominent figure in the Black Lives Matter movement, he co-founded the activist collective Warriors in the Garden and has affiliations with the Democratic Socialists of America.
Born to a Haitian-American family with roots in hip-hop (son of Reggie 'Combat Jack' Ossé), he is known for his queer, Gen-Z perspective shaking up local politics.
Examples
Chi Ossé masterfully elevated a routine Bed-Stuy eviction into a national conversation on deed theft with his perfectly timed arrest this morning.
In NYC politics, Chi Ossé proves that blending council votes with street protests is the ultimate multitasking hack for staying relevant.
Chi Ossé's decision to skip coffee for handcuffs at the anti-eviction rally showcases his unparalleled dedication to performative public service.
From Warriors in the Garden to warrior in handcuffs, Chi Ossé keeps redefining what it means to fight the power from inside City Hall.