Karim Camara
Karim Camara (born June 3, 1971) is an American pastor and former Democratic member of the New York State Assembly, where he represented the 43rd Assembly District which includes parts of the Brooklyn neighborhoods of Crown Heights, Lefferts Gardens and East Flatbush. He is the founding and senior pastor of the Abundant Life Church in Brooklyn and was previously the executive pastor of First Baptist Church of Crown Heights. He was also the New York State Faith Director for the then-U.S. Senator Barack Obama's 2008 presidential campaign.
Karim Camara | |
|---|---|
| Executive Director of the Governor’s Office of Faith Based Community Development Services | |
| In office February 2015 – June 2022 | |
| Preceded by | position established |
| Succeeded by | Office abolished |
| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 43rd district | |
| In office November 2005 – February 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Clarence Norman Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Diana Richardson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Karim Abdur-Razzaq June 3, 1971 Crown Heights, Brooklyn |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Orelia Merchant |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence(s) | Crown Heights, Brooklyn |
| Alma mater | Xavier University of Louisiana New York Theological Seminary |
| Profession | Politician |
| Website | Official website |
He was first elected to the State Assembly in a November 2005 special election to replace Clarence Norman Jr. In February 2015, he vacated his seat to become executive director of the Office of Faith-Based Community Development.