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AmiriBaraka

By David Hungerford

Newark, NJ – The May 13 election of Ras J. Baraka as mayor of Newark is nationwide news, like the 1970 election of Kenneth Gibson. It arouses many expectations.

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By David Hungerford

Oct. 7, 1934 – Jan. 9, 2014

Amiri Baraka

Newark, NJ – He was a poet, playwright and political activist. He was my mentor and guide for almost a quarter of a century.

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