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Calvin West, Trailblazing African-American Newark Politician, Dead At 87
Calvin West, the former Newark city council member and a fixture in city and statewide politics for decades, has died. He was 87 years old*, the New Jersey Globe reported Monday.
“We lost a great leader today with the passing of Calvin West. He mentored generations of young leaders, including myself, and was someone who I relied and depended on for advice, guidance and support. Calvin was always looking out for the Newark, the community he loved, and his friends. I am deeply saddened and will miss Calvin’s friendship and insight," Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo said in a stat…
