On June 8, 2024, Alexandria, Virginia City Councilwoman Alyia Gaskins made her case for becoming the next Mayor of Alexandria at a popular West End restaurant.

Episode 32 of the Black Virginia News podcast takes place at Taqueria Picoso at 1472 North Beauregard Street in Alexandria as Councilwoman Gaskins takes questions from journalist Michael Lee Pope. The primary that will likely decide who the next Mayor of Alexandria will be takes place on June 18, 2024 and early voting is underway.

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