Dave’s 70th Blue & White Birthday Party

Newark’s First-Ever Poet Laureate (How To Apply)

Newark is introducing a new “poet laureate” post and is seeking nominees for its inaugural appointment. This exciting initiative aims...
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A Year of Reflection and Looking Ahead

By Jean Nash Wells As 2024 draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on the incredible journey The Positive...
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Rest In Power: Notable Black Folks Who We’ve Lost In 2024

James Earl Jones James Earl Jones (January 17, 1931 – September 9, 2024) was an American actor. A pioneer for black...
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Guillaume Diop’s first black star dancer at Paris Opera

The 23-year-old has made history after being appointed Paris Opera’s first black Étoile (star) dancer. Guillaume Diop, the 23-year-old ballet...
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Roseville Fall Festival

“Annual Family Fall Harvest & Trunk or Treat”

Roseville Community Charter School Roseville Community Charter School hosted its annual “Family Fall Harvest & Trunk or Treat” event on...

Julia Baxter Bates: Proving the Scientific Case for Public School Desegregation

An unsung hero of the civil rights movement, the Rutgers alumna fought racism from within the system—and won All Julia...

Essex County College’s Community Education Forum

Check out the latest Essex County College Community Education Forum TV episode, a special show taped at the College’s new West Essex campus...

SHE Wins! Aspiring Law Student Scholarship Award 2024

Earlier this month, SHE Wins Inc.  Founder and CEO A’Dorian Murray-Thomas announced the winner of the  SHE Wins – Sherman...

BERKELEY COLLEGE CELEBRATES ‘REMARKABLE RESILIENCE AND PERSEVERANCE’

Photo Caption: Berkeley College celebrates the perseverance and achievements of more than 1,000 graduates during a Commencement ceremony on Thursday, May...