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Controversial Harlem activist launches City Council bid

Thomas Lopez-Pierre wants to be taken seriously as a City Council candidate, but hes best known for his racially and sexually charged rhetoric, as well as the racy singles club he once operated.

By Casey Tolan • October 19, 2012 at 12:12 PM

Thomas-Lopez Pierre plans to run against Inez Dickens for City Council.

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