Ras Baraka
American activist and politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ras Jua Baraka (born April 9, 1970)[1][2] is an American politician. He is the 40th and current Mayor of Newark, New Jersey. He was a member of the Municipal Council of Newark.[3]
Quick Facts 40th Mayor of Newark, Preceded by ...
Ras Baraka | |
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40th Mayor of Newark | |
Assumed office July 1, 2014 | |
Preceded by | Luis Quintana |
Member of the Newark Municipal Council from the South ward | |
In office July 1, 2010 ā July 1, 2014 | |
Preceded by | Oscar James |
Succeeded by | John James |
Member of the Newark Municipal Council from the at-large district | |
In office November 2, 2005 ā July 1, 2006 | |
Preceded by | Donald Kofi Tucker |
Succeeded by | Mildred Crump |
Personal details | |
Born | Ras Jua Baraka (1970-04-09) April 9, 1970 (age 54) Newark, New Jersey, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Education | Howard University (BA) Saint Peter's University (MA) |
Website | Official website |
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His father was poet Amiri Baraka.[3]