Ras in 60

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Listen to conversations about Newark's community, economic development, public safety, and more all led by host, Mayor Ras J. Baraka and co-host Desiree Hadley. On the Ras in 60 podcast Mayor Baraka is joined by guests who are doing the critical work to move Newark forward. Stay informed on Newark Subscribe to the show! Share this podcast with your friends and family

  1. Back to the Basics: Discussing Affordable Housing, Newark's Restaurant Week, Invest Newark's Retail Reactivation Plan and Returning for a New School Year

    10/02/2024

    Back to the Basics: Discussing Affordable Housing, Newark's Restaurant Week, Invest Newark's Retail Reactivation Plan and Returning for a New School Year

    The newest season of Ras in 60 has arrived, sparking excitement and anticipation! We hope your summer was a fantastic mix of fun, relaxation, and endless possibilities! In this thrilling season premiere of season 5, Hosts Mayor Baraka and Desireé Hadley kick things off with a detailed conversation about affordable housing with, Deputy Mayor/ Director of the Department of Economic and Housing Development, Allison Ladd. This segment is followed up by a discussion with Invest Newark's Chief Business Development Officer and Director of Marketing, Emily Manz who talks about Invest Newark’s initiative of investing dollars into local small businesses through their Retail Reactivation Plan and the three chat it up about Newark’s Restaurant Week. Restaurant week is from October 25th - November 3rd. But wait, the excitement doesn't stop there! The hosts are later dive into the 2024-5 school year and the 10-Point Youth Literacy Action Plan with Newark Superintendent Roger Léon and the Director of Newark's Office of Comprehensive Community Education, Dr. Sharnee Brown. The guests discuss how the 10-Point Youth Literacy Action Plan is being incorporated into Newark schools and across all youth programming and extracurricular activities. The group dives into strategies and tips on what families, educators, and community members can do to ensure our young people reach their fullest potential in the classroom. Watch/Listen now on your favorite streaming platform! people reach their fullest potential in the classroom. Watch/Listen now on your favorite streaming platform! Audio Engineer: Carter "Roc" Mangan Jr. www.TheRocProductions.com

    32 min
  2. 06/24/2024

    Community Engagement: Newark Pride & Summer Fun

    Summers in Newark are full of free entertainment, activations, and events for the entire family. From Newark's youth to seniors – Newark’s summer lineup promises something for everyone. On this episode of Ras in 60, Mayor Ras J. Baraka and co-host Desiree Hadley discuss International Pride Month, Newark Pride and the 2024 Summer Fun lineup. Ras in 60 hosts are joined by the cast of the 2005-2006 Logo Network scripted series Noah’s Ark to discuss their show’s impact and their special appearance in Newark on June 29th. Included in this conversation are the Newark LGBTQ Commissioners, Susu Stewart, Della Walker, and Citi Medina who all discuss the LGBTQ events scheduled to take place during the North 2 Shore Festival, International Pride Month and Newark Pride month. On the second half of the show Mayor Baraka and co-host, Ms. Hadley are joined by the Director of the Arts and Education District, Victoria Walker; the Director of the Newark City Parks Foundation, Marcy DePina; and the Director of Recreation, Cultural Affairs, and Senior Services, Donnell Redding to discuss the plethora of family fun programming scheduled to take place throughout the summer. From the seniors all white yacht party to the Afro Beats Festival, to community movie nights, the City of Newark will be activated with events sure to further embrace our sense of community while keeping the entire family outside and thoroughly entertained this summer. Listen in now to hear the exciting list of programming scheduled for our Newark community. For a list of Newark Summer Fun programming, visit Summerfuninnewark.com.     Audio Engineer:  Carter "Roc" Mangan Jr. www.TheRocProductions.com

    33 min
  3. 11/01/2023

    Newark's Retail Reactivation Plan

    “Small businesses are the backbone of our economy and the cornerstone of our communities.” -Barack Obama On September 6th, the Baraka administration and Invest Newark launched a program to help businesses and not-for-profit organizations locate, relocate, or expand their operations in Newark’s burgeoning downtown core.   The program, known as the Newark Retail Reactivation Initiative, aims to support businesses that are looking to bring more retail, cultural, and dining experiences downtown. Populating our downtown space spurs an upward spiral that improves aesthetics, safety, and quality of life in the heart of the city, and turns long vacant storefronts into amenities for Newark residents, workers, and students.   The City and Invest Newark will make low- to no-cost financial assistance available to businesses looking to locate in the focus areas. Business operators will be eligible for up to $650,000 in support, depending on the square footage of the storefront.   Over the summer Audible launched a grant for startups looking to relocate around Harriet Tubman Square Park. Audible is offering startups a $250,000 relocation grant. This episode features conversations with both the President and Chief Executive Officer of Invest Newark, Marcus Randolph and Audible’s Vice President of Urban Innovation Aisha Glover.   Later in the show, the owners Markisha and Carlos Swepson of Harlem, New York restaurant BLVD Bistro, will speak about their plans to open a Newark location of their restaurant in the downtown district in the near future.   Also joining this conversation is Anthony Frasier, an awardee of the Audible grant program and the owner of the startup ABF Creative.     Audio Engineer:  Carter "Roc" Mangan Jr. www.TheRocProductions.com

    42 min

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Listen to conversations about Newark's community, economic development, public safety, and more all led by host, Mayor Ras J. Baraka and co-host Desiree Hadley. On the Ras in 60 podcast Mayor Baraka is joined by guests who are doing the critical work to move Newark forward. Stay informed on Newark Subscribe to the show! Share this podcast with your friends and family