JOCELYN NOVECK National Writer, Author at The Rapid City Post

Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani appears on stage with his family including his wife, Rama Duwaji, right, at his primary election party, Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)

Zohran Mamdani’s wife Rama Duwaji is an animator, illustrator and ceramicist. And they met on Hinge

June 25, 2025

People across the country are still learning about Zohran Mamdani, who stunned the political world and is poised to become the Democratic nominee for NYC mayor after sweeping past Andrew Cuomo. They know even less about his wife, artist Rama Duwaji. She’s an animator and illustrator originally from Damascus, Syria, according to her Instagram bio. She also enjoys taking a break from tech-based art to create her own ceramics, particularly illustrated plates in blue and white. Another noteworthy (and much-mentioned) fact about the couple: They met on Hinge, the dating app, the candidate has said.

Tony Awards highlights: Radio City becomes the room where it happens for a ‘Hamilton’ reunion

June 9, 2025

Cole Escola of “Oh, Mary!” promised Mom a call, and also thanked a Grindr date. A “Maybe Happy Ending” writer kept reminding everyone that he’s single. Audra McDonald brought the room to a reverent hush with a powerhouse rendition of “Rose’s Turn” from “Gypsy,” but lost the Tony this time to Nicole Scherzinger of “Sunset Blvd.” Notable Tony moments also included a much-awaited “Hamilton” original cast reunion performance that had everyone singing along. Big winners were the charming robot-themed musical “Maybe Happy Ending” and the play “Purpose” by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins. “Succession” still has legs and Gavin Creel was remembered throughout.

Misty Copeland broke barriers in ballet. Now she’s retiring and moving to ‘the next stage’

June 9, 2025

Trailblazing ballerina Misty Copeland has decided to move on to what she calls “the next stage” in her career. Copeland broke barriers at American Ballet Theatre. Ten years ago she became the first female Black principal dancer in the company’s 75-year history. Now, after an October farewell gala, she is leaving the company she joined a quarter-century ago as a teenager. Copeland says she wants to focus on other aspects of her career. The 42-year-old has authored a number of books, including the “Bunheads” series, with a a second installment coming soon. She has made a film with her production company and works toward diversity and inclusion in dance with her Misty Copeland Foundation.

JOCELYN NOVECK National Writer.

Zohran Mamdani’s wife Rama Duwaji is an animator, illustrator and ceramicist. And they met on Hinge

Tony Awards highlights: Radio City becomes the room where it happens for a ‘Hamilton’ reunion

Misty Copeland broke barriers in ballet. Now she’s retiring and moving to ‘the next stage’

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