Ras J. Baraka
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Mayor of Newark | Educator | Poet | ΑΦΑ | Unabashed Democrat | Running for Governor to Reimagine New Jersey
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My name is Ras J. Baraka, I’m the Mayor of Newark and I am running for Governor of New Jersey.
We’ve used creativity and imagination to transform Newark and I know that together, we can do the same for the challenges of our state.
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Why It's Time to Adopt MLK JR.'s Idea of Guaranteed Income
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Today Newark had more COVID-19 cases than every other city in Essex County combined! We are witnessing a serious spike and tomorrow we will begin taking serious measures. Wear your mask!
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Here in Newark we are are working to develop a Universal Basic Income (UBI) pilot to help give families that would be destroyed by a $400 emergency, as statistics show, get a leg up or have a foundation. “Wherever the American city is going, Newark will get there first.”
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I tested positive for COVID yesterday and thankfully my wife and son tested negative. By the grace of God I'm okay and have no symptoms at all. I'm going to retest on Friday and Monday as well, and I thank everyone for your well wishes. Please wear your masks and get vaccinated!
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Newark is in mourning. We’ve lost a favorite daughter, cherished and revered. Long before she was Lieutenant Governor, Sheila Oliver mentored so many in our city – with wisdom, compassion, intelligence, and a fierce dedication to diversity, equality, equity, and justice.
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Historic day in Essex County! The police chiefs gathered to condemn the murder of George Floyd and all others! I led them all to take a knee as I said for the same reason
@Kaepernick7
lost his career. We will take a knee for George Floyd. This is not the end but the beginning.
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In keeping with the movement to remove symbols of oppression and white supremacy, we have decided to remove the statue of Christopher Columbus from Washington Park. (1/3)
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Rutgers, unlike many universities around the country, treated their students with respect, dignity and found a peaceful way to de-escalate tensions on campus. They avoided police, they avoided violence and they upheld their duty as an institute of higher learning to protect free
Gov. Murphy offers criticism of Rutgers, laments missed opportunities with protests
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Big thank you to Josh Harris and the
@NJDevils
organization for their 6 figure donation towards our efforts to make sure those that need food in these uncertain times get it. Thank you for being a great partner.
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Making homelessness criminal is cruel, inhumane and it's also terrible public policy. It actually costs more to jail people than to treat them with dignity and get the help they need, whether that's transitional housing or mental health services or both. Poverty is not a crime.
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Vouchers are bad for New Jersey residents and New Jersey schools.
As Governor, I will reject any attempt to institute voucher programs in our state.
It’s time to put our schools first.
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My father was tried in 67 rebellion as they read his poem in court as inciting violence and these folks have real guns take bldng and freed
Breaking News: Ammon Bundy and 6 followers acquitted in takeover of Oregon wildlife refuge
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12,000 protesters, zero incidents: Newark, NJ is a model city for peaceful protests
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Today we took 3 families living in public housing and used their Section 8 voucher to put them in a brand new home. They went from renters to homeowners, paid no down payment, and the money they’re getting from the voucher will be used to pay mortgage.
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I was an educator for over 20 years: a substitute, a teacher, a vice principal and a principal. I have fought for public education most of my life. To not even be allowed an interview is troubling, at best. At worst, it's extremely questionable since the person they endorsed is
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In complete and total solidarity with the players of the NBA. Courageous, historic, and will have a deep impact!!!
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Bills and rent come monthly, relief should too. That’s why I’ve joined 33 other mayors, as part of
@mayorsforagi
, to call for recurring checks until the end of the pandemic. See our ad in this week’s
@TIME
#onemorecheckisnotenough
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Today we gave away masks and gloves in all five wards of the city. While they keep talking we keep building.
#NewarkStrong
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Expect us to take this to the streets, date & time forthcoming
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Today I joined
@govmurphy
in announcing his forward thinking effort to move our city & state forward by investing $100 million in clean transportation solutions to combat climate change and improve air quality for cities like ours.
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Looking forward to joining
@VP
,
@EPAMichaelRegan
and
@GovMurphy
to celebrate the completion of Newark’s lead service line replacement program and to discuss the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that will help replace lead service lines in communities across the country.
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I'm disappointed. Today is a step backwards in New Jersey's pursuit of democracy.
🚨 Murphy is signing the deeply controversial bill overhauling the Open Public Records Act this afternoon. 🔒
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This is an incredible and historic day in America! On behalf of Newark residents, congratulations to Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson for being appointed to the Supreme Court of the United States.
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As of tonight we now have one possibly two confirmed cases of coronavirus in Newark. We will address at press conference tomorrow at 12. We are monitoring closely while they are on home confinement.
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Our cops, firefighters must be vaccinated to protect the public
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Today’s OPRA bill is not who we are in New Jersey. My statement on the bill:
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Vouchers are bad for New Jersey schools.
Vouchers are bad for New Jersey students.
Vouchers are bad for New Jersey taxpayers.
As New Jersey’s Governor, vouchers under any name will be vetoed outright.
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I’m proud to have renamed Washington Park to Harriet Tubman Square in honor of the abolitionist on
#Juneteenth
here in Newark. We look forward to unveiling a monument in the square in her honor this fall.
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In the chaos of NJ politics this year, one thing that’s gone under the radar is the fact that the New Jersey Democrats are, right now, pushing a bill on
#schoolvouchers
.
We’ve got to squash this before it ever gets started! 🧵
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I am grateful to have Nancy Cantor as Rutgers Newark’s Chancellor. As college campuses erupt, as they always do in moments of injustice, it’s clear many university leaders have not learned the lessons of the past. 🧵(1/9)
Message from our Chancellor, Dr. Nancy Cantor, about Peaceful Protest
🔗
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Been waiting for days to hear all of the people that spoke against Colin Kapernick to say something about Charlottesville. Still nothing.
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The removal of this statue should not be perceived as an insult to the Italian-American community. It is a statement against the barbarism, enslavement, and oppression that this explorer represents. (3/3)
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On behalf of Newark residents, thank you Madam
@VP
and
@EPAMichaelRegan
for visiting today to celebrate our lead line replacement milestone with us and for discussing the importance of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. We appreciate the great work that you’re doing!
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The New Jersey Turnpike Authority’s plan to expand the Newark Bay Hudson County Extension will have a substantial negative environmental impact on residents of Newark and the Hudson County cities the roadwork will traverse.
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Congratulations to President-elect
@JoeBiden
and Vice President-elect
@KamalaHarris
and thank you to every Newarker who voted in this historic election. (1/7)
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This is a methodical way to take us back to Jim Crow and Russians are not responsible for this.
At least 99 bills to restrict access to registration and voting have been introduced in 31 states.
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As New Jersey's next Governor, I pledge to continue our march toward a day when every person, without exception, enjoys all the liberties promised to them in the Constitution.
Together, we will Reimagine New Jersey.
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This is one of the moments we’ve been working toward, a moment when we can say our water is in compliance, where the facts speak for themselves.
Trace Levels of Lead in Newark Water Drops Again and Now Below National Safety Standards
#NewarkNews
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We are pleased to remain New Jersey’s largest city and top the 300,000 population mark. However, the most important results of the 2020 Census are not if our city is the largest in New Jersey, but that our increasing number of residents – (1/4)
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My name is Ras Baraka. I've been the Mayor of Newark for over 10 years, delivering for our communities.
Now, I am running for Governor of New Jersey to build more affordable housing, protect women’s reproductive rights and to reimagine our state to be more equitable for all our
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Newark is perfect for Amazon.
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Today, I visited
@NPS_SciencePark
with
@GovMurphy
where he announced the expansion of AP African American Studies. The study of African American History ensures children learn a complete picture of what makes America, America.
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Task force details how to launch Newark universal basic income program
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As a graduate of New Jersey public schools, I’ll be the first to say that we need to fully fund public education in our state, squash any proposals of school vouchers and make sure our public school students and teachers have the resources needed to thrive.
This is what I’ll do
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Under my watch, the homelessness rate in Newark has fallen by 57%.
By using innovative solutions, we’ve lowered housing costs, increased opportunities for low income residents, and given every resident a fair shot at success.
We are just getting started.
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The life of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was the personification of the progression and the advancement of those that needed her most. The Country mourns the loss of a true pioneer that has strengthened the lives of all Americans.
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Unfortunately this is not surprising. It is the result of the coddling of a tyrant. It is the logical result of 70 million Americans voting for narcissism over democracy. It is the result of ignoring centuries of white supremacy and privilege, for flying the confederate flag as…
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This year we had the largest reduction in homicides since 1951 and had a thousand less victims of crime thanks to the hard work of
@NewarkNJPolice
and our partners in the community. This is great progress but we still have much more work to do.
#NewarkForward
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Last week we broke ground for a brand new 24 hour shelter for residents without addresses. Today we are opening low barrier container homes for the most difficult to house. This is the first of many to come.
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Thanks to a creative, holistic approach, the crime rate in Newark has fallen to a rate we haven’t seen in 6 decades.
We have defied expectations by putting innovative, community-based solutions at the forefront of our agenda.
Our work has only just begun.
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Governor Murphy should stand up for accountability, transparency & democracy by vetoing the OPRA bill on his desk.
Full statement:
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We are saddened at the loss of Representative Donald M. Payne Jr. All of Newark sends our love and deepest condolences to his wife, children, and all of his loved ones.
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Newark is testing homeless and in fact are providing safe houses for them. Also in the process of securing more space for that purpose. We are fitting proper masks on our workers that are in contact. Our homeless commission still meeting remotely.
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Recently, every eight years, New Jersey’s Governor mansion flips between political parties.
This is the year we buck the trend and keep our state blue.
As your next Governor, I will always put you and your families first.
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The biggest threat to our democracy was displayed last night during the presidential debate. Trump’s refusal to condemn white supremacy and to tell groups to ‘STAND BACK and STAND BY’ is equivalent to a pre-emptive war on black and brown people and everyone of good will. GO VOTE!
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As Mayor, I replaced more than 23,000 lead lines here in Newark.
As Governor, I am going to do the same for residents across our state.
Access to clean water is a fundamental human right.
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Today we started testing at Stephen Crane Elderly. We are doing all senior buildings in partnership with
@NewarkPHA
. Over 5000 seniors. On Wednesday we will set up a testing site at Branch Brook Park for residents of North and Central Ward but open to all.
#StayHome
#NewarkStrong
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We took it down with City work crews in a safe and orderly manner, to avoid the potential danger of people taking it upon themselves to topple it. (2/3)
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All eyes are on 2024, but 2025 is right around the corner.
This year, we are going to deliver New Jersey for President Biden and Vice President Harris.
Next year, we are going to keep the Governor’s mansion under Democratic control.
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Source of Knowledge is the only black-owned bookstores in our city helping us learn knowledge of self and reminding us that black is beautiful everyday
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Today we cut the ribbon for Adenah Bayoh’s 4th IHOP and 2nd one in Newark. She also opened a Cornbread franchise right next door and will be opening an urban vegan Cafe as well. All in commercial retail space she owns, right below building she also owns that is 55% affordable.
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From Comebaq Court to 777 McCarter, the City of Newark appreciates you
@SHAQ
for always coming back home and forever believing in Newark. Thanks to Boraie Development for your continued investment in our city— and thank you
@GovMurphy
and Commissioner
@shawnlatur
for joining us.
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Turns out the Mayor of the largest city in the State of New Jersey, a city that has exceeded all expectations on every level - economic and social - actually has a chance at being Governor.
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To Reimagine New Jersey, we need to make sure every New Jerseyan can afford to live in our state.
That means making corporations pay their fair share.
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On behalf of the residents of the City of Newark, I am grateful for the Biden-Harris Administration,
@fema
, and
@GovMurphy
's leadership in bringing more vaccines to us where we need them the most. This is our best scientific means for protection against
#COVID19
.
With this morning's announcement that we're standing up community vaccination centers in Boston, MA; Norfolk, VA; and Newark, NJ, we are now up to 25 federally-run mass vaccine sites -- one component of our efforts to make sure vaccines are distributed effectively and equitably.
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While everyone is complaining how difficult the wall is, Siree Morris is laying one brick at a time and helping build up our community with affordable developments like “The Lofts at Avon.”
#NewarkForward
#HoldtheLine
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Aug.21 1831 Nat Turner led a rebellion after a solar eclipse that he took as sign from God. Today we have our own eclipse.
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Nearly three years ago, I signed a 10-page executive order to protect undocumented people from aggressive government intervention in their lives. I knew then that the fight to protect these people’s basic human rights was not over. (1/14)
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We dont need you to be colorblind. See that color has been used to dehumanize and destroy millions of Black people then rectify it.
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We celebrate Juneteenth, not just as Black Americans but as Americans, to make sure America lives up to the values it wrote on its pages.
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They try to make us believe we're all so different, but housing/zoning discrimination originally aimed at Black people is now denying a new generation of young white families the right to own a home in the town they grew up.
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Godspeed to you Congressman, Don Jr., Choppy. You will be missed, but not forgotten.
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Extremists came close to flipping New Jersey red in 2021.
We can’t let the same happen in 2025. We need a broad based coalition to buck the threat of a red wave.
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In Newark, we can give dignity and respect to those without homes
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Kicking off the International Mayors Council on Homelessness with my fellow founding members.
Just a kid from Newark.
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Just visited one of our local crews replacing lead service lines. This is an African American & Latinx crew managed by a black woman and owned by Black people. Oh did I mention this is a $10 million contract? They keep talking while we keep building!
#HoldtheLine
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Every New Jersey resident should have access to affordable housing.
Period.
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On behalf of all of Newark and our residents, we applaud the jury for its decision in the Derek Chauvin case and congratulate Minnesota’s prosecutors for their work in bringing it about. (1/2)
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Happy New Year! In 2020 I’m exciting to see all of the new development that will happen in the neighborhoods, transitional housing for the homeless, thousands of lead service lines replaced and much much more. Get involved. Get engaged.
#NewarkForward
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If you dislike people because of race, color, religion, who they love, gender, or rationalize your superiority please stay off my page!
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Today we announced a 100% affordable property that’ll be built on Halsey & Central Ave. It is special because it is the Kawaida Towers, a property that was stopped in the 70’s in Newark. We’re ecstatic that Mid-Atlantic, developers born out of Baxter Terrace, are co-developers.
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Support the Newark Chess Club. They’re building our young people academically & socially through chess. I witnessed how our entire cafeteria at Central was transformed because of chess. There were at 5+ games every lunch period. Thank you for the honor & great work you’re doing.
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Working hard with
@CoryBooker
@audible_com
to bring
@amazon
to NJ's largest city, Newark. We have the transportation infrastructure..
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UPDATE: We have located the woman that was reported to have tested positive for Coronavirus. Thank you everyone for your vigilance. If you have any questions please tune into the Virtual Town Hall tonight at 7pm.
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It truly is a great day in Newark!
@GovMurphy
, other dignitaries, and I broke ground for the Mulberry Commons Pedestrian Bridge.
With today’s groundbreaking, we enter the second phase that catapults the metamorphosis of downtown Newark.
1/3
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Every Monday I am asking everyone to stay home and all businesses to close so we can stop the spread of COVID-19. I am calling it “Be Still Mondays.”
#FlattenTheCurve
#StayHome
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Last night’s shooting was a despicable act of violence that will not be tolerated. We are investigating this incident thoroughly and will work to bring the individuals that wounded our residents and defiled our streets to justice.
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The escalation of violence and inhumanity in Gaza and Israel is something the world has not witnessed in a long time. Here in Newark, we are working hard to develop systems that eradicate violence, diminish retaliation, and treat trauma as public health.
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Trump pledges to take health care from millions while saying he wants to help inner cities by calling a comedian. Guess that's the gag.
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We took on homelessness in Newark, and so far, we’ve won.
We can do the same for all New Jersey residents.
All it takes is a little bit of imagination.
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ICYMI: I launched my campaign for Governor three months ago, and the response was tremendous.
We are going to Reimagine New Jersey and keep our state blue - for the first time in over 30 years.
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I want to wish everyone a Happy
#Juneteenth
! This Juneteenth you should create a book list with your friends, join or create an organization to uplift yourself, your family, and your community. Let’s create unity in our community.
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The people of Newark today mourn the passing and loss of Calvin West, a Newark native who became the first African-American to win citywide office when he was elected to an at-large Council seat. (1/2)
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Every corporation must pay their fair share in taxes.
Making this a reality will be a top priority when I am Governor of New Jersey.
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