James Felton Keith announced his campaign Saturday on the corner of West 145th Street and Convent Avenue as part of the largest march for universal basic income ever organized in New York City. The policy — which is being championed by Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang — proposes awarding a universal monthly stipend for all Americans. Supporters of the policy say it will award every citizen a safety net as advances in technology reduce the number of jobs.

"We must work together to upend the current standard of living crisis that leaves hardworking families behind," Felton Keith said in a statement. "I have chosen to launch my campaign during the worldwide movement demanding basic income because our economy is the sum of our working families who do not get their fair share when it comes to affordable housing, health care and a decent education."