Melba Moore at First Zion Hill Baptist Church
On Sunday, January 8, 2023, First Lady Tammy and Pastor Dellroger Dunmore of First Zion Hill Baptist Church in Newark, NJ welcomed Melba Moore as guest speaker whose career includes chart-topping hits and memorable roles on Broadway, in film and on TV. Few artists have stood the test of time like the Tony Award winner and Grammy nominee, one of Newark’s own. Ms. Moore also performed a song from her new album, Imagine.
Essex County College’s Community Education Forum
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SHE Wins! Aspiring Law Student Scholarship Award 2024
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BERKELEY COLLEGE CELEBRATES ‘REMARKABLE RESILIENCE AND PERSEVERANCE’
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Aisha Glover Helps Audible Make an Impact in Cities Around the World
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John Amos, Emmy-nominated ‘Good Times’ and ‘Roots’ actor, dies at 84
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Holy Name Announces New Leadership Appointments
Holy Name, the region’s leading independent health system, appointed Cynthia Ziegler as Vice President of...
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