KIPP Newark Collegiate Academy Class of 2022
“We’re so proud of our KIPP Newark Collegiate Academy Class of 2022! From dozens of acceptances to elite universities (and plenty of scholarships earned!) to ambitious career plans, our students are defining their journeys and heading toward bright futures.”
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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“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...
How to Have a Healthier Thanksgiving
As we go into the kitchen to prepare another Thanksgiving dinner, food may be more...
Running Toward Recovery:
Sy Smith’s Unexpected Journey Through Breast Cancer By R.L. Witter Sy Smith—to see her is...
RWJ Barnabas Health and Saint James Health Celebrate National Health Center Week, Open new Health Center at Newark’s East Side High School
L-R: Hasani Council, President, Newark School Board; Helena Vinhas, Newark School Board member; Ketlen Baptiste-Alsbrook...
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It’s a time for reflection on trends in breast...
HCCI Past, Present, and Future
Harlem Congregations for Community Improvement (HCCI) and its affiliates continuously demonstrate a holistic approach to...
On Business, the Future, and Positive Change!
Greetings! As we enter into another holiday season, thank you to everyone who has stood...
The Small Business Pro POWER Breakfast on Mastering Business Growth – November 8th
The Featured Guest Speaker during the POWER BREAKFAST at the Park Avenue Club at the...
Financial Life After College Learning the Basics of Retirement Planning
You did it! You’re about to graduate. As you close this chapter and begin a...
N.J.’s African American Chamber named national chamber of year at Black Business Conference
The African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey was recently recognized as the National...
