Ras Baraka - Wikipedia
Ras Jua Baraka (born April 9, 1969 [1][2] or 1970 [3][4]) is an American politician, author, and educator. 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, [5] and was reelected in 2018 and 2022.
The Honorable Mayor Ras J. Baraka - Newark, New Jersey
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.
Ras Baraka for Governor -- Reimagine New Jersey
Ras Baraka, the current mayor of New Jersey’s largest city, is deeply committed to transforming New Jersey into a state of opportunity and equity for all of New Jersey.
MAYOR RAS J. BARAKA’S STATEMENT ON ICE RAID ON NEWARK …
2 days ago · mayor ras j. baraka’s statement on ice raid on newark business establishment ← Back to News overview “Today, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents raided a local establishment in the City of Newark, detaining undocumented residents as well as citizens, without producing a warrant.
Office of the Mayor & Agencies - Newark, New Jersey
Mayor Ras J. Baraka outlined a strategy he called "Occupy the Block" which is aimed at the crime in the city.A single city block is selected where he and others will "hold court" — setting up tables and chairs for chess, cards, and open discussion on anything from the city's youth to the violence they too often experience.
Ras J. Baraka - Ballotpedia
May 10, 2022 · Ras Baraka is the Mayor of Newark in New Jersey. He assumed office on July 1, 2014. His current term ends on June 30, 2026. Baraka (Democratic Party) is running for election for Governor of New Jersey. He declared candidacy for the general election scheduled on November 4, 2025. Mayoral elections in Newark are nonpartisan.
Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka: "I want to be the governor of ... - CBS News
Feb 20, 2024 · At a Black History Month event Monday night, Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka said, "I want to be the governor of the state of New Jersey." Baraka made the announcement with influential Congresswoman...
The Honorable Ras Baraka's Biography - The HistoryMakers
Dec 4, 2017 · Political leader Ras Baraka was born on April 9, 1969 in Newark, New Jersey to writer and playwright Amiri Baraka and poet Amina Baraka. He received his B.A. degree in political science from Howard University in 1991; and earned his M.A. degree in education supervision from St. Peter’s University in Jersey City in 1994.
Ras J. Baraka - Mayor at City of Newark - The Org
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.
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka intends to run for N.J. governor, aide …
Feb 20, 2024 · Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka intends to run for New Jersey governor, his press secretary told NJ Advance Media on Tuesday. In a speech at a Black History month event Monday night, Baraka signaled...