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Ras Jua Baraka (born April 9, 1970) is an American educator, author, and politician. A member of the Democratic Party, Baraka is the 40th and current mayor of Newark, New Jersey. First elected in the 2014 election, he was sworn into office on May 13, 2014, and was reelected in 2018 and 2022.
Ras J. Baraka is the 40th Mayor of the City of Newark. A native of Newark, whose family has lived in the City for more than 80 years, Mayor Baraka’s progressive approach to governing has won him accolades from grassroots organizations to the White House.
Dec 4, 2017 · Ras Baraka is the son of Amiri Baraka, a renowned writer and activist. He is also a poet, educator, and the current mayor of Newark, New Jersey. Learn about his life, career, and achievements in this comprehensive biography.
May 14, 2014 · Yesterday, Newark voters decisively elected Baraka, the son of the radical poet Amiri Baraka, to begin the post-Cory Booker era.
4 days ago · Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, a three-term incumbent and the son of a civil rights leader, announced his gubernatorial bid in Trenton. He will face Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop and former Senate President Steve Sweeney in the Democratic primary.
Mayor Ras J. Baraka. 31,673 likes · 284 talking about this. Mayor of Newark | Educator | Poet | ΑΦΑ | Unabashed Democrat | Running for Governor to Reimagine New Jersey
Mar 12, 2024 · Mayor Baraka celebrates Newark's achievements and vision in public safety, housing, economic development, and more. Watch the speech or read the PDF copy in English, Spanish, or Portuguese.
