Statements (110)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Politician
|
| gptkbp:advocated_for |
Education reform
Social justice Minority rights Environmental justice. |
| gptkbp:affiliation |
gptkb:D._C._Statehood_Green_Party
|
| gptkbp:arrested_for |
Drug possession
|
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:D._C._Statehood_Movement
|
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:D._C._Hall_of_Fame
gptkb:NAACP_Image_Award |
| gptkbp:birth_date |
1936-03-06
|
| gptkbp:birth_place |
gptkb:Itta_Bena,_Mississippi,_USA
|
| gptkbp:cause_of_death |
Pancreatic cancer
|
| gptkbp:children |
gptkb:Marion_Barry_III
gptkb:Marion_Barry_Jr. |
| gptkbp:contributed_to |
Economic development in D. C.
|
| gptkbp:controversy |
1990s drug scandal
|
| gptkbp:death_date |
2014-11-23
|
| gptkbp:death_place |
gptkb:Washington,_D._C.,_USA
|
| gptkbp:education |
gptkb:University_of_the_District_of_Columbia
gptkb:Le_Moyne-Owen_College |
| gptkbp:election |
gptkb:1995
|
| gptkbp:founded |
D. C. Summer Youth Employment Program
|
| gptkbp:full_name |
gptkb:Marion_Shepilov_Barry_Jr.
gptkb:Marion_Shepilov_Barry |
| gptkbp:honors |
Barry Farm neighborhood named after him
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Marion Barry
|
| gptkbp:influence |
gptkb:Civil_Rights_Movement
African American politics Urban politics |
| gptkbp:influenced |
D. C. government structure
Future D. C. mayors Local politics in D. C. Public policy in D. C. Youth programs in D. C. |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Civil_Rights_Movement
|
| gptkbp:involved_in |
Local business development
|
| gptkbp:involvement |
gptkb:Youth_programs
Cultural heritage preservation Education reform Social justice advocacy Infrastructure improvements Cultural initiatives Job training programs Public health initiatives Public safety initiatives Affordable housing initiatives Economic development initiatives Environmental policies Public education funding Public transportation improvements Community health initiatives Community activism Public works projects Community policing initiatives Voter registration drives Civic engagement initiatives Arts and culture funding Health care access initiatives Substance abuse programs Crisis intervention programs Disaster preparedness initiatives Transportation equity initiatives Political mentorship School reform initiatives Economic empowerment initiatives Housing policy reforms Mental health services advocacy |
| gptkbp:is_recognized_for |
Community service efforts
|
| gptkbp:known_for |
Controversial political career
Charismatic leadership style Community engagement efforts Advocacy for the underprivileged Strong grassroots support Political resilience Political comeback after scandal |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Influential figure in D. C. politics
|
| gptkbp:nickname |
Mayor for Life
|
| gptkbp:notable_event |
Arrest in 1990
Political comeback in 1995 Re-election in 1994 |
| gptkbp:occupation |
gptkb:Mayor
gptkb:Mayor_of_Washington,_D._C. |
| gptkbp:political_affiliation |
gptkb:Democratic_Party
|
| gptkbp:political_career |
Community activism
|
| gptkbp:political_party |
gptkb:Democratic_Party
|
| gptkbp:political_position |
City Council member
Member of the D. C. Council |
| gptkbp:public_art |
Polarizing figure
|
| gptkbp:recognized_by |
Local organizations
|
| gptkbp:resigned |
Mayor's office
|
| gptkbp:served_as |
gptkb:Mayor_of_Washington,_D._C.
Chairman of the D. C. Board of Education D. C. Council member |
| gptkbp:served_in |
gptkb:United_States_Army
|
| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Cora_Masters_Barry
|
| gptkbp:supported |
Job training programs
Affordable housing initiatives Public transportation improvements Health care access initiatives |
| gptkbp:term_end |
1999-01-02
2007-01-02 1991-01-02 |
| gptkbp:term_start |
1979-01-02
1995-01-02 2005-01-02 |
| gptkbp:works_with |
Civil rights leaders
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Civil_Rights_Movement
gptkb:The_University_of_the_District_of_Columbia |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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