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illseed — Fri, 23 May 2008 18:30:07 GMT

big things in newark, NJ....shout out to booker.

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Boss Up — Fri, 23 May 2008 18:40:28 GMT

good for the city

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back2thebasics — Fri, 23 May 2008 20:18:34 GMT

My Hometown Newark,NJ Brick City okaayyy....

@ Boss up

wus good homie u checked out nas joint yet

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LTBROWN — Fri, 23 May 2008 20:24:37 GMT

VERY GOOD LOOK.

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Tommy K. — Fri, 23 May 2008 20:35:57 GMT

Tru, Tru.

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jubilee.shine — Fri, 23 May 2008 22:16:06 GMT

fuck cory booker republican trojan horse he aint from newark.

this is a stunt to out maneuver ras baraka, son of amiri baraka who booker ran against in '06 & will run against in '10.

booker got $6 million in campaign support from outside new jersey. from oprah & hollywood. newark is strategic underbelly of nyc & has international port & airport. dont believe the hype booker is a fraud. ras is in the streets check his resume!

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Hip Hop Gets It's First Mayor!
by - Davey D
10/2/02 6:38:49 AM
Afrika Bambaataa and KRS-One have often been found of saying that Hip Hop needs to have Hip Hop doctors, lawyers and mayors... Well we do have doctors and we have lawyers. Now Hip Hop can point to its first Mayor. Well I should say, Deputy Mayor. Hip Hop artist/school teacher and one time candidate for Mayor, Ras Baraka-who is the son of poet Amiri Baraka was sworn in last Friday by the city of Newark, New Jersey to be one of four Deputy Mayors.. Here's a copy of the press release I received.

On Friday, September 27, 2002, Ras Baraka was officially sworn in as Deputy Mayor for the City of Newark (an appointed position). He is one of four deputy mayors and is in charge of Youth and Social Services. He retains his post as an Assistant Principal at Weequahic High School in Newark. Many of you supported Ras' campaign for City Council earlier this year. Although he lost by approximately 100 votes, it is clear that Ras, a native of this municipality, is an important leader in the city of Newark, a true voice for the hiphop generation and all the people of Newark, and a political force to be reckoned with in the coming years.

We congratulate Ras on his appointment. Who said Hip Hop wouldn't come this far. For more info on Ras check out http://www.onepeoplesproject.com/barakaprofile.htm

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Ras Baraka
http://www.nllc.org/summit2004/baraka.html

Poet, Educator, Deputy Mayor of New Jersey,

Convention Chair of the National Political Hip-Hop Convention

Ras Baraka has been called "one of the most consistent, courageous, and insightful activists of his generation." The son of revered poet-activists Amina and Imamu Amiri Baraka, Ras inherited their proud tradition of artistic excellence and community activism. A native of Newark, New Jersey and from a family who has lived in that city for over 70 years, he is now the Deputy Mayor. His entire life's work is a commitment to the empowerment of people.

While a Student at Howard University, Ras (sounds like 'jazz') formed Black Nia F.O.R.C.E. (Freedom Organization for Racial and Cultural Enlightenment) - a student youth at the forefront of campus political and social activism. Through the organization, Ras helped organize and participated in food/clothing drives, neighborhood street clean-ups, and tutorials. The organization, which is now Newark-based and very active in that community, grew to include other chapters and has made alliances with various youth organizations worldwide. During his summer breaks, Ras served as Assistant Youth Coordinator for the Commission for Racial Justice. With Sister Souljah and Benjamin Chavis, he helped organize camps for children on welfare.

He also traveled with G.E.T. B.U.S.Y. - a tour of rappers and political activists who lectured at jails and schools around the country. In his junior year at Howard, Ras successfully led the 1989 historic student protest to remove Lee Atwater, Chairman of the Republican National Committee, from the University's Board of Trustees. The students challenged the school to support a number of key issues including improved student housing and a graduate program in African/African American studies. The following year, Ras was elected as Vice President of the Howard University Student Government. In 1991, he graduated with a degree in political science and history.

As an artist, Ras independently released his debut spoken word CD entitled Shorty for Mayor in 1998. He is re-launching the project in 1999 with plans for national and internet distribution. The underground classic features powerful pensive poetry set to set to music and one of its highlights is the never released single Hot Beverage in Winter. The single features Grammy award winning phenomena Lauryn Hill. The CD has received hot reviews from The Source, XXL, and other publications worldwide. The multi-talented Ras also edited In the Tradition (with Kevin Powell) - an anthology of young Black poets (1991). He is currently working on his second book of essays and poems. He recently appeared on Russell Simmons’ Def Poetry on HBO Television.

Currently, Ras is a vice principal at Weequahic High School in Newark. He formerly taught elementary school for ten years and coached girl's basketball. Baraka's love for teaching and education is matched only by his passion for political equality. Baraka ran for Newark's Mayoral position in 1994, garnering nine percent of the vote - a significant task for the then 24 year old. In 1998, he ran for Newark Councilman-at-Large and won the general election, but missed in the run off election. In 2002, once again he ran for Councilman-at-Large impressingly marshalling over 13,000 votes but again missing in the run-off. His political leverage did not go unnoticed. On September 27, 2002, Ras was sworn in to serve as Deputy Mayor for Newark Mayor, The Honorable Sharpe James.

Having traveled the world lecturing at conferences, appearing in countless documentaries, performing and organizing poetry shows, organizing in Newark's communities, one wonders how this generation's closet example of Paul Robeson finds time to accomplish what he has. For Baraka, politics is art is education and his life work represents a principle and passion that is rare among us.

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richandcrazy — Sat, 24 May 2008 00:03:50 GMT

good for Newark

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jerzey379 — Sat, 24 May 2008 02:53:14 GMT

rest in peace to shawny!

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jerzey379 — Sat, 24 May 2008 02:56:41 GMT

ras baraka will never be the mayor of newark! the people in newark will never get behind their own! but they better get a damn clue! they are raising the taxes in newark and shipping all of the people that can afford to live there right out of the city! newark can be a major city! the people of newark better get a clue before they dont have a city!

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jerzey379 — Sat, 24 May 2008 02:58:30 GMT

rest in peace to shawny baraka!

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jerzey379 — Sat, 24 May 2008 03:02:11 GMT

what yall know about chadwick and clinton ave! 505! the old zoo crew! buildings 100 and 244! what up chadwick ave!

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jubilee.shine — Sat, 24 May 2008 05:46:37 GMT

shani. peace 2 baraka family.
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METRO NEWS BRIEFS: NEW JERSEY; Business Group Leader Arraigned in Drug Case

Published: March 7, 1998
The leader of the Zoo Crew was arraigned on Federal drug charges yesterday after his arrest the day before. He was indicted on Aug. 29 with other members of the Newark-based group, who billed themselves as community-minded entrepreneurs but who prosecutors say were drug dealers.

Terrence Dent, 29, of Edison, was arrested in New York City on Thursday and was being held by Federal authorities pending a detention hearing in Federal District Court on Monday, said Carolyn Murray, an assistant United States attorney. Mr. Dent had been named in an indictment accusing him of selling drugs out of several Newark businesses, including Zoo Sportswear and Zoo Flowers.

He and Zoo Crew members led demonstrations to protest what they said was police brutality in Newark, after police shot and killed a pregnant woman during a drug arrest in front of a Zoo Crew establishment. Police were later cleared of any wrongdoing.

Zoo Crew supporters have contended that the indictments were in response to the group's activism. Mr. Dent's lawyer, Richard Banas, said his client failed to turn himself in because he feared for his safety.

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youngface — Sat, 24 May 2008 12:16:32 GMT

jersy fry chicken brickcity Elizbeth ave

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back2thebasics — Sat, 24 May 2008 14:53:10 GMT

LOL I.T.B Irvine Turner Blvd 2 Renner Ave Elizabeth Ave oh yes Jersey Fried & White Castles bring it back up Irvine Turner building 416 & Alpine to Clinton Ave n Obsborne Terr. lol

Damn I luv Brick City I could make my on map if I wanted too haha!!! Shout to eybody from da bricks/Jerzey

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jerzey379 — Sat, 24 May 2008 16:16:22 GMT

@BACK2THEBASICS

CLINTON AND OSBORNE STILL GOT THAT BUILDING OPEN! IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN KNOCKED DOWN YEARS AGO!

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back2thebasics — Sat, 24 May 2008 16:30:32 GMT

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yeah dey shoulda been knocked dat building down they remodeled the bage one years ago but that other one is finish but all they would do is put dem town houses up lol u already

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jerzey379 — Sat, 24 May 2008 19:11:02 GMT

@BACK2THEBASICS

WHAT YOU KNOW ABOUT MAMA KIMS? THAT IS MY SPOT! I BEEN EATING THERE FOR ABOUT 14-15 YEARS!

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jubilee.shine — Sat, 24 May 2008 19:34:20 GMT

je's

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back2thebasics — Sat, 24 May 2008 23:15:54 GMT

@jerzey379

Werd!! Mama Kim's I aint been in a minute Oh and whats fuckin wit Clinton Men's eventho its gone now!

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jerzey379 — Sun, 25 May 2008 01:13:37 GMT

I USED TO GET ALL MY STUFF FROM CLINTON MENS! REMEMBER THE ONLY BLACK GUY THAT WORKED THERE? LEE!

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back2thebasics — Sun, 25 May 2008 03:13:09 GMT

yeah I remember him but not his name....Was u a Bulldog?

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jerzey379 — Sun, 25 May 2008 03:34:02 GMT

naw! i went to university high over on clinton pl! but i lived on chadwick and clinton!

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jerzey379 — Sun, 25 May 2008 03:39:35 GMT

but much love to the bulldogs! rest in peace to phee!

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back2thebasics — Sun, 25 May 2008 03:43:40 GMT

Oh yeah by Kut Creators, but yeah I was down tha hill by Irvine Turner u still out here in jerz

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jerzey379 — Sun, 25 May 2008 03:52:35 GMT

yeah im out here in plainfield! my mom still stays on chadwick! i get down there all the time!

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back2thebasics — Sun, 25 May 2008 04:07:40 GMT

tru im still out in tha area but in Irv now

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