Ras Baraka

Quick Facts

Full Name	Ras Baraka
Occupation	Mayor Of Newark, New Jersey
Date Of Birth	Apr 9, 1970(1970-04-09)
Age	54
Birthplace	Newark
Country	United States
Birth City	New Jersey
Horoscope	Aries

Ras Baraka Biography

Ras Baraka is one of the most popular and richest Mayor Of Newark, New Jersey who was born on April 9, 1970 in Newark, New Jersey, United States.

Baraka is editor of In the tradition: an anthology of young Black writers (1992).

The Newark Public Schools system (serving approximately 40,000 students) was placed under state control in 1994. Newark is one of 31 “Abbott”, or “SDA district” which requires the state to cover all costs for school building and renovation projects in these districts under the supervision of the New Jersey Schools Development Authority.

Ras Baraka Net Worth

Ras Baraka is one of the richest Mayor Of Newark, New Jersey from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Ras Baraka 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Ras Jua Baraka (born April 9, 1970) is an American educator, author, and politician who is the 40th and current Mayor of Newark, New Jersey. He was previously a member of the Municipal Council of Newark and the principal of the city’s Central High School until he took an indefinite leave of absence to run for the 2014 Newark mayoral election, which he won on May 13, 2014. Baraka was sworn in as the city’s 40th mayor at ceremonies at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center on July 1, 2014, for a four-year term. He won reelection in the 2018 mayoral race.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Ras Baraka Dating?

According to our records, Ras Baraka married to Linda Jumah. As of December 1, 2023, Ras Baraka’s is not dating anyone.

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Since its inception in 2004 Baraka has participated in the National Political Hip-Hop Convention.

Facts & Trivia

Rob Ranked on the list of most popular Mayor Of Newark, New Jersey. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Ras Baraka celebrates birthday on April 9 of every year.

Between 2008 and mid-2013, 6,810 homes were foreclosed in Newark, and citywide, and homeowners in the city and lost roughly $1.8 billion in home values. At that time about 9,000 Newark residents were “underwater”, where payment balances are higher than the fair market value of the property. In May 2014, Baraka introduced a resolution adopted by the municipal council that would affect an estimated one thousand Newark homeowners threatened with foreclosure, giving the city legal authority to purchase home with underwater mortgages through eminent domain and refinancing them. it is estimated that more than 50% of Newark homes are financed by underwater mortgages, partially as a result of the 2010 United States foreclosure crisis.

Top Facts about Ras Baraka

1. Ras Baraka is the current mayor of Newark, New Jersey.
2. He was previously a high school principal and educator.
3. Baraka is the son of renowned poet Amiri Baraka.
4. He has been an advocate for criminal justice reform.
5. In 2018, he launched a program to provide free college tuition to Newark students.
6. Baraka has been vocal about his support for affordable housing initiatives.
7. He was elected as mayor in 2014 and re-elected in 2018 with over 77% of the vote.
8. As mayor, he has focused on improving public safety and reducing crime rates in Newark.
9. Baraka has also worked to increase economic development and job opportunities in the city.
10. He is known for his progressive policies and community-focused approach to governance.

Is Ras Baraka an Alpha?

Newark, New Jersey Mayor Ras Baraka Just Became a Member of Alpha Phi Alpha. Newark, New Jersey’s Mayor, Ras J. Baraka, has become a member of Alpha Phi Alpha. Photos showing Mayor Baraka and Alpha Phi Alpha brothers welcoming him to the bond flooded social media timelines on Facebook this weekend.

What has Ras Baraka done Newark?

With 88% of election districts reporting, Baraka led Montague 12,368 votes to 2,547, an 83-17% margin. Assuming those results hold, it would be the largest margin of victory for a Newark mayoral candidate since the city began holding direct elections for mayor in 1954.

How long has Ras Baraka been mayor?

Mayor of Newark
Incumbent Ras Baraka since July 1, 2014
Style| His Honor
Residence| Private
Term length| Four years; may serve consecutive terms

Who is Ras Baraka father?

Amiri Baraka

How old is Ras Baraka?

52 years (April 9, 1970)