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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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Ras J. Baraka
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Ras J. Baraka
@rasjbaraka
Mayor of Newark | Educator | Poet | ΑΦΑ | Unabashed Democrat | Running for Governor to Reimagine New Jersey
- Today I filed a federal lawsuit against Alina Habba and DHS Agent Ricky Patel for false arrest, malicious prosecution, and defamation. They abused their power to violently arrest me at Delaney Hall despite being invited inside. No one is above the law.
- Yes, check the tape. The aggression was from the people in masks, hiding their identity. And the whole world has seen it. Manufactured truth is still not truth. There has to be something incredibly wrong with lying on Mothers day.Let’s check the tape.
00:00 - This is the moment I was invited into Delaney Hall. Nobody was kicking or shoving like the coverage suggests. We were invited in.
00:00 - Listen to Queen Latifah when she says: we will not bend the knee to Donald Trump. One day to go. Get to the polls, and let's vote for Kamala Harris.
00:00 - Let me be clear: I stand with Representative LaMonica McIver (@RepLaMonica). Newark stands by its own.
- Thank you for standing with me and with the people of Newark. This was never just about one arrest. It was about standing up to fear and defending the rights of every community. We fight back with courage, not silence. Glad to know we’re in this together.A couple weeks ago, I joined protestors in Newark to call on the release of Mayor Ras Baraka, who was arrested by federal agents after protesting a new ICE facility in his city. Yesterday, the unfounded case against Mayor Baraka was dropped. Baraka showed us that bravery—not
- I didn’t get arrested for trespassing. I got arrested for demanding accountability. The charges were dropped because they were baseless. But this was never about me. It’s about protecting our rights, standing up to abuse of power, and fighting for what’s right. Thank you for
00:00 - Why It's Time to Adopt MLK JR.'s Idea of Guaranteed Income time.com/5860407/guaran…
- Today, the U.S. Attorney General’s office chose to move forward with a trial over trespassing charges at Delaney Hall. While the charges are unwarranted, we will fight this. Grateful to everyone who showed up in support. This is bigger than me. It’s about all of us.
- Our infrastructure is aging, agencies are underfunded, and 400 FAA staff were fired under Trump. It’s about time they start talking about solutions & stop scapegoating DEI. We need to reduce traffic in our airspace to keep people safe. It’s inconvenient, but safety has to be our
00:00 - Proud to be in Philly supporting the next President and Vice President of the United States. Folks, we’re not going back - not in the country and not in New Jersey!
00:00 - 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!
