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Newark Mayor to Speak at CCBC Essex

Newark, N.J. Mayor Cory Booker, who made national headlines when he saved a woman from a burning building Thursday, will speak at CCBC Essex at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Booker will speak at CCBC as part of the college's "Spotlight Speakers" series.

Elected with a clear mandate for change, Mayor Booker has begun work on realizing a bold vision for the city.

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Mayor Booker brings his passion for social change to the podium. Sharing stories formed by real life, Mayor Booker demonstrates the need for everyone to take responsibility to help this nation live up to its promise.

Drawing from a deep belief in service and social justice, Mayor Booker inspires audiences to greater civic responsibility and issues a call to action for America. 

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Free, but tickets are required.  Call the CCBC Box Office at 443-840-2787 (ARTS) for your free tickets.

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