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Ajamu Baraka

1953–

United States

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Ajamu Sibeko Baraka ( ə-ZHAH-moo bə-RAH-kə; born October 25, 1953) is an American political activist. In 2016, he was the Green Party nominee for Vice President of the United States on the ballot in 45 states and received 1,457,216 votes (1.07% of the popular vote). Baraka currently serves as the national organizer and spokesperson for the Black Alliance for Peace.

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