For many Black Americans, raising families in cities around the country has become nearly impossible. As the cost of practically everything continues to skyrocket, parents struggle, knowing that while they can’t afford to miss out on any of their wages, they’re forced to use a huge chunk of their paycheck to cover the cost of reliable childcare while they are at work. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is hoping to help ease the burden that childcare costs place on many families.