NEWARK -- Newark Mayor Ras Baraka's second "State of the City" address on Tuesday night took aim at the presidential race and the media, while emphasizing what he said were numerous positive strides Newark has made, despite a legacy of poverty.

The event took place March 15 at 6 p.m. at the the New Jersey Performing Arts Center's Victoria Theatre.

While Baraka touched on many topics, here are six key aspects of the speech:

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