Ras Baraka

Ras Baraka

politician United States

Ras Baraka is the mayor of Newark, New Jersey, known for his advocacy on social justice issues and community engagement. He has been vocal about the impact of immigration policies on local communities and has raised concerns about the actions of ICE in New Jersey, highlighting the need for fair treatment of undocumented individuals.

Born on Jan 01, 1970 (55 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.04%
Persistence
3 wks
Reach
789,327
Power
43,078$
Sentiment
5.39
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 5 5.00 0.15% +30% 331,002,651 665,075 $21,000,000 42,195$
Brazil 1 6.00 0.06% +0% 211,049,527 123,638 $1,500,000 879$
Guyana 1 5.00 0.08% +0% 786,552 614 $6,000 5$
Totals 7 542,838,730 789,327 $22,506,000 43,079$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

United States United States: After Newark Mayor Ras Baraka entered the facility’s secured area, federal agents warned him to leave. 5

Fox News: GOP rep calls to censure NJ Democrat charged in ICE facility incident

United States United States: Ras Baraka, Newark’s Democratic mayor, was arrested by Habba for allegedly trespassing in an immigration detention facility. 5

Fox News: Federal judges vote against extending Habba's term as U.S. attorney

Brazil Brazil: Ras Baraka, the mayor of Newark, was arrested while checking the conditions of an ICE detention facility and has called for protests against immigrant persecution. 6

O Globo: medo de deportação paralisa comunidade brasileira nos EUA, relata enviado especial do GLOBO

United States United States: Ras Baraka, mayor of Newark, was arrested by ICE agents, prompting criticism from Zohran Mamdani. 5

Fox News: Benjamin Netanyahu answers whether he is worried about being arrested in New York City

United States United States: Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested at the scene after attempting to join the three members of New Jersey’s congressional delegation. 5

CNN: DHS issues new guidance for lawmakers visiting ICE facilities after tense confrontations