NYC Mayor baptized by Al Sharpton in jail on Good Friday.

On Good Friday, the mayor of New York City, Eric Adams, had a unique and meaningful experience. He chose to spend the day at Rikers Island, a jailhouse in the city, where he was baptized by Reverend Al Sharpton. The ceremony took place on March 29, and Adams spent time with a group of incarcerated men who were also celebrating the holiday.

In an interview with ABC News, Adams shared that this day was significant to him because of his own past encounters with the justice system. He explained, "Having gone through the experience of being arrested and then becoming the mayor, I wanted to remind these young men that their current circumstances do not define them." He went on to say, "For the first time in their lives, their mayor didn't look down on them. I sat beside them as we cleansed ourselves and recommitted to walking the right path."

The event was captured by the media, showing Adams and Sharpton praying together, and Sharpton performing the traditional ritual of washing Adams' feet and baptizing him. In an interview on The Breakfast Club, Adams reflected on his interaction with a group of 12 young men who had all made a renewed commitment to their faith.

This visit to Rikers Island was not just a symbolic gesture for Adams. It was a reflection of his dedication to changing the negative perception of the facility. Rikers Island has long been criticized for its inadequate funding and neglect of incarcerated individuals. Adams has been actively involved in an ongoing legal battle to bring about changes that could potentially result in the facility being placed under federal management.

Adams' involvement with Rikers Island is not new. As he stated, "I have visited Rikers Island more than any other mayor in the city's history. I have spoken with inmates and correctional officers in an effort to improve the situation at Rikers Island." This statement is in line with his consistent efforts to address the issues faced by the facility.

The mayor's visit to Rikers Island has received widespread attention, with some drawing comparisons to a similar event in Memphis where the mayor held ceasefire talks with gang members at a local Burger King. While the circumstances may be different, both instances demonstrate the commitment of these mayors to bring about positive change in their communities.

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