I think Newark has been in the crosshairs in every generation of the fight to achieve America. And I think Newark is a city that's at that crossroads still.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Newark might be one of few the places where the politics is tougher than even Brooklyn.
We're heading towards a perception tipping point where it's going to soon become a foregone conclusion that not only has Newark turned a corner, but it's way down the right road.
We know that there will never be a great Newark unless there is a great public school system for our city.
The fact that Newark is having poetry festivals and peace conferences - all of these things are building an undeniable thesis that our city is making incredible strides forward.
You have to understand the Newark Riots - a lot of people understand that the pain was the initial explosion of anger and alienation, but after that, the response, sending the National Guard troops - a lot of violence was carried out and perpetrated by those who were allegedly coming here to protect residents.
When I was just a twenty-something, I came to Newark, and I found a connection to the city in a spiritual way. I found a connection here and people here that reminded me so much of my roots and my own family.
New York is about success. Boston is about resentment.
I think New York will always be this incredible international crossroads, and I don't think that will ever change.
I'd gladly take a grenade, if it meant saving Newark.
With all the fighting we do and all the skirmishing we do, the reality is that New Yorkers can come together when they have to.
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