McCarter & English Partner Omar Bareentto was joined by Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, Assemblywoman Shavonda E. Sumter, Chair of the New Jersey Legislative Black Caucus, Tai Cooper, Chief Community Development Officer at the New Jersey Economic Development Authority, and other officials and business leaders for “In the Heart of Newark: A Fireside Chat with New Jersey Community Leaders.” During the event, PBS News covered panelists’ discussion on the vital role of Black-owned businesses in New Jersey’s economy, as well as the pressing challenges surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion.
2.13.2025