Call Him Doctor Harmon
John E. Harmon Sr. Receives Honorary Doctorate
During the commencement ceremony at MetLife Stadium on May 18, Fairleigh Dickinson University bestowed an honorary doctorate upon John E. Harmon Sr. IOM, the founder, president, and CEO of the African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey (AACCNJ). As an advocate for the 1.2 million African American residents and the more than 80,000 Black-owned businesses statewide, the AACNJ ensures that policy—municipal, county, and federal—provides fairness, equity, and access to a level playing field in the marketplace for all people.
Newark Beth Israel Medical Raises the Flag for Pride Month
Employees Host Annual Flag Raising Ceremony in honor of LGBTQ+ Pride Awareness Month Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and Children’s...
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Assemblywoman Timberlake Celebrates Community Trailblazers
At the Loft in West Orange in mid-March, Assemblywoman Britnee Timberlake hosted her annual cocktail and awards reception, ”Celebrating Trailblazers...
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Malcolm X would have been 98 today
Malcolm X walked the Earth for just under 40 years, but his impact is felt to this day and likely...
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Staten Island Black History Town Hall
The Central Family Life Center Hosts 18th Annual Event With the focal point around mitigating historic inequalities with collaborative and...
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HBCU/Divine Nine Greek Sunday Service
Abyssinian Baptist Church Honors Pastor’s Commitment to Faith and Education To honor the legacy of the late Rev. Dr. Calvin...
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Nicole A. Davis: Executive Director Center for Food Action
Center for Food Action (CFA) announced the appointment of Nicole DeSane Davis as executive director, effective March 1. An innovative...
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Mother’s Day Edition
My mother is my root and foundation. She planted the seed that has blossomed to be me. That seed has...
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Kimberly Council: Deputy Brooklyn Borough President
Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso recently announced the appointment of Rev. Kimberly Council to the position of deputy borough president...
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President Obama Names the City of Newark a My Brother’s Keeper Alliance Model Community
Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka announced yesterday that President Barack Obama named Newark as one of four cities nationwide to...
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David C. Banks: A Legacy of Literacy By Glenda Cadogan David C. Banks, a veteran educator, assumed the position of...
THE GIFT OF LITERACY
By R.L. Witter I celebrated my birthday in April. And despite being the oldest I’ve ever been, I felt like...
Drew University’s Master of Arts in Teaching Provides a Pathway for Students to Live Their Passion
Drew University’s Teacher Education programs develop teaching skills by blending coursework with real-world, hands-on experiences. Students collaborate with faculty mentors...
Education: Building an Equitable City
By Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka In building an equitable city, there is no single greater foundation than quality education...
Spelman College: A Tradition of ExcellenceSpelman College:
By Jean Nash Wells Spelman College is a private liberal arts college for women in Atlanta, Georgia. Founded in 1881...
Community Education Forum with Alfred Bundy guests: Dr. Elvy Vieira & Anthony Smith of Lincoln Park
In this episode of Essex County College’s Community Education Forum, host Alfred Bundy speaks with guests Dean of Community, Continuing...
Newark Beth Israel Medical Raises the Flag for Pride Month
Employees Host Annual Flag Raising Ceremony in honor of LGBTQ+ Pride Awareness Month Newark Beth...
Let’s Talk About Mental Health
Each year, millions of people face the reality of living with mental illness or caring...
Give Your Body to God
Kahlil Carmichael MAPCC, MDIV, CPT is the pastor of Live Well Church, in Somerset, New...
New York must open Crisis Stabilization Centers: People in Mental Health throes need immediate help
Rev. Patrick O’Connor is the co-chair of Queens Power, a citizens’ power organization affiliated with...
Newark Beth Israel Lung Transplant Recipient Received the Most Advanced Technology and Expert Care on Her Transplant Journey
“Six years ago I learned that I would eventually need a lung transplant,” says Dawn...
The One Thing That WON’T Change
Sonja D. Gracy, author, playwright, and NYC public school teacher is currently working on her...
5 Things to do When you Get Your First Paycheck
Getting your first paycheck is an exciting experience and an opportunity to kickstart your financial...
New York must open Crisis Stabilization Centers: People in Mental Health throes need immediate help
Rev. Patrick O’Connor is the co-chair of Queens Power, a citizens’ power organization affiliated with...
The Grid Collective
Achieving an Equitable Clean Energy Future On March 30, 2023, The Greater Allen A.M.E. Church...
THE GIFT OF LITERACY
By R.L. Witter I celebrated my birthday in April. And despite being the oldest I’ve...
Barber School
Rev. Dr. Cornell Edmonds Esq. is Interim Pastor of The Church of the Covenant, E...
The Wrap-Up Report
Thanks to everyone who found their way to the historic Robert Treat Hotel in Newark...
