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Jabari Brisport is an American activist, actor, and teacher from New York City.

Early life and education
Brisport was raised in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, to a Caribbean immigrant father and a second-generation Brooklynite mother.

He attended New York University Tisch School of the Arts and the Yale School of Drama.

Career
Brisport is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA).

In 2017, Brisport ran against incumbent Laurie Cumbo for the 35th District city council seat in New York City. In a rare Green Party primary, Brisport defeated opponent Scott Hutchinson 32 votes to 4. Brisport was partially inspired by Bernie Sanders to run for office. He was endorsed by Sanders' Our Revolution and New York Communities for Change, as well as the New York Chapter of DSA in the race. He lost the election, but gained 29% of the vote. Brisport's run earned more independent votes in any council race since 2003. In 2019, Brisport announced a run for the New York State Senate 25th District, currently held by Democrat Velmanette Montgomery. On September 29, 2019, Brisport's run for State Senate was officially endorsed by the DSA.

Brisport's support for affordable housing includes not only stopping the private development of the Bedford Union Armory in Crown Heights,  but to other perennial measures, such as a vacancy tax and a pied-à-terre tax, as well as housing plans that are 100% affordable, not a mix of market price or luxury condominiums.

Brisport is a math teacher, who has taught at Medgar Evers College Preparatory School.