New book "Mayor for Life" by four-time Mayor of Washington DC Marion Barry

Marion Berry with me earlier today at Radio One Corporate Headquarters in Maryland where Berry was interviewed locally on all five of Washington D.C.'s Radio One stations; also interviewed by Al Sharpton on nationally syndicated radio show "Keepin' it Real with Al Sharpton"; and there is a star-studded reception in his honor this evening

Barnes and Noble Overview below of Marion Barry's book "Mayor for Life":

Four-time mayor of Washington, DC, Marion Barry, Jr. tells his shocking and courageous life story, beginning in the cotton fields in Mississippi to the executive offices of one of the most powerful cities in the world.

Known nationally as the mayor caught on camera smoking crack cocaine in a Washington DC hotel room, Marion Barry Jr. has led a controversial career. This provocative, captivating narrative follows the Civil Rights activist, going back to his Mississippi roots, his Memphis upbringing, and his academic school days, up through his college years and move to Washington, DC, where he became actively involved in Civil Rights, community activism, and bold politics.

In Mayor for Life, Marion Barry, Jr. tells all—including the story of his campaigns for mayor of Washington, his ultimate rise to power, his personal struggles and downfalls, and the night of embarrassment, followed by his term in federal prison and ultimately a victorious fourth term as mayor. From the man who, despite the setbacks, boldly served the community of Washington, DC, this is his full story of courage, empowerment, hope, tragedy, triumph, and inspiration.
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Radio One and TV One owner Cathy Hughes with Marion Barry at the Radio One reception a few hours ago in honor of the four-time Mayor of Washington DC Marion Barry. Marion Barry here speaks about his successful proposal to allot thirty-five (35) percent of DC's City Government contracts to African-Americans, which not only included the likes of then BET owner Robert Johnson but also allocation near 100-thousand dollars to Cathy Hughes when she first bought Radio One's flagship station WOL - Radio One is now 53 radio stations strong (largest in the world). Millions of dollars went to African-American contractors. Barry's Summer Jobs programs through Pride, Inc. for Washington DC's youth; Real Estate ventures in the African-American communities; and more. Hughes reminded us all not to read the Washington Post to get your information on African-American icons like Marion Barry, but to read/listen to/watch our own media outlets where we tell OUR OWN accurate story from an African-American point of view from the media outlets that we control. Hello!!!


Signed book from Marion Barry to yours truly.

Marion Barry signing my "Mayor for life" Book.


Link to purchase Barry's book "Mayor for Life": http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/mayor-for-life-marion-barry-jr/1115884761?ean=9781593095055