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Newark mayor Cory Booker

A man lights up a marijuana joint at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, Tuesday, April 20, 2010. Marijuana legalization advocates lit up across the country during the annual observance of 4/20, the celebration-cum-mass civil disobedience derived from "420" - insider shorthand for cannabis consumption. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Will we see marijuana legalized in our lifetime?

David A. Love
OPINION - A new poll finds that for the first time in over forty years, a clear majority of people are now in favor of the legalization of marijuana. But will we see legalization in our lifetime?...
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Newark Mayor Cory Booker and former Tennessee Senator Bill Frist (Courtesy MSNBC)

Cory Booker, ex-senator Bill Frist team up to fight childhood obesity

Carrie Healey
theGRIO REPORT - Former Tennessee Republican senator Bill Frist and Democratic mayor Cory Booker of Newark acted as honorary vice chairmen of Partnership for a Healthier America, a non-profit organization that's on a mission to fight childhood obesity...
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Newark Mayor Cory Booker

Newark mayor Cory Booker turns seized guns into jewelry

Yesha Callahan, Clutch Magazine
Last week on Rachel Maddow’s show, Newark Mayor Cory Booker promoted his jewelry line, “The Caliber Collection.” The bracelets, with prices ranging from $175-375, are made from the metal of 250 guns and bullet casings seized by the Newark Police Department.
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New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, right, talks with Newark Mayor Cory A. Booker during groundbreaking ceremonies for the Teachers Village development in downtown Newark, N.J. A New Jersey Democratic county chairman says Booker has told him he’s considering running for governor against Chris Christie in 2013, according to The Associated Press, Friday, Aug. 24, 2012. (AP Photo/Mel Evans, File)

Cory Booker highlights 'policy differences' with Chris Christie

Abdul Sada
theGRIO REPORT - Newark mayor Cory Booker sat down with 'The Daily Show' on Wednesday night and potentially shed more light on his next political move...
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Black stars at the 2012 Glamour Women of the Year awards

Black stars shine at the Glamour Women of the Year awards

Alexis Garrett Stodghill
The Glamour Women of the Year 2012 awards were held last night in New York City to honor some of the most accomplished members of the "fairer sex," as ladies have been traditionally called.
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