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Leading with Excellence

March 5, 2026March 5, 2026 The Positive Community

By Jean Nash Wells, Editor-in-Chief There are moments in American history when symbolism meets substance. This is one of them.

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The Lasting Legacy of Roy Hargrove

March 5, 2026March 5, 2026 The Positive Community

Roy Hargrove was a profound influence in the world of jazz, known for his virtuosic trumpet playing and innovative compositions.

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AI and the Future of Health Equity

March 2, 2026March 2, 2026 The Positive Community

By Sheila Thorne What if the same technology powering smartphones, navigation apps, and digital assistants could help close America’s most

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Affordability Cannot Come at the Expense of Justice

March 2, 2026March 2, 2026 The Positive Community

By Dacosta Headley New Yorkers are facing a real affordability crisis. Housing costs are high, groceries are expensive, and insurance

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Remembering Lloyd Williams, My Brother

March 2, 2026March 2, 2026 The Positive Community

By Voza Rivers I met Lloyd Williams nearly seventy years ago, in the Boy Scouts at St. Martin’s Church, when

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Sy Smith Continues to Rise

March 1, 2026March 1, 2026 The Positive Community

Sy Smith has built a career defined by soulful artistry, musical intelligence, and unwavering independence. Born in Washington, D.C., she

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The Promise of Everlasting Life

March 1, 2026March 1, 2026 The Positive Community

Reverend J. Loren Russell John 5:24 NKJV “Most assuredly, I say to you, he who hears My word and believes

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Driving, Not Being Driven

March 1, 2026 The Positive Community

At North Star Academy Washington Park High School in Newark, seniors are taking a new A.I. literacy class built around

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In Tribute: The Right Rev. Reginald Thomas Jackson

February 26, 2026February 26, 2026 The Positive Community

When I think about my good friend and brother, Bishop Reginald T. Jackson, I think about a man who was

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Brown Pointe Shoes, Bold Dreams

February 25, 2026February 25, 2026 The Positive Community

For nearly a decade, Brazilian-born ballet dancer Ingrid Silva laced up her pointe shoes in a shade that was never

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Saving Our Communities: Positive Music Matters
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Saving Our Communities: Positive Music Matters

April 3, 2024May 25, 2024 The Positive Community

Dear Mr. Council,I wanted to express my heartfelt gratitude to you and The Positive Community for your invaluable contribution to

Saving Our Own Community
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Saving Our Own Community

December 12, 2023January 9, 2024 The Positive Community
Community Education Forum with Alfred Bundy guests Dr. Jamila Davis, David Sharp & Adrian Council Sr
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Community Education Forum with Alfred Bundy guests Dr. Jamila Davis, David Sharp & Adrian Council Sr

December 6, 2023December 28, 2023 The Positive Community
On Harlem, Business, and the Economics of Culture: Brothers Gonna’ Work it Out
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On Harlem, Business, and the Economics of Culture: Brothers Gonna’ Work it Out

September 5, 2023October 23, 2023 R.L. Witter
BERKELEY COLLEGE CELEBRATES ‘REMARKABLE RESILIENCE AND PERSEVERANCE’
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BERKELEY COLLEGE CELEBRATES ‘REMARKABLE RESILIENCE AND PERSEVERANCE’

May 23, 2024May 23, 2024 The Positive Community

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

KIPP Newark Collegiate Academy Class of 2022
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KIPP Newark Collegiate Academy Class of 2022

September 6, 2022September 8, 2022 R.L. Witter
Graduates from Essex County Tech Schools Accepted into Prestigious Colleges and Universities
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Graduates from Essex County Tech Schools Accepted into Prestigious Colleges and Universities

August 31, 2022September 8, 2022 R.L. Witter
Hooray for the Graduates
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Hooray for the Graduates

August 29, 2022October 4, 2022 R.L. Witter
An Evening with Ms. Sande’s Village
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An Evening with Ms. Sande’s Village

April 30, 2026May 4, 2026 The Positive Community

By R.L. Witter Spring has sprung. Most of us immediately think of renewal during this season. The new flowers, young

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Sent

April 19, 2026May 4, 2026 The Positive Community
It’s An Inside Job
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It’s An Inside Job

April 11, 2026May 4, 2026 The Positive Community
Who Are You?
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Who Are You?

February 8, 2026February 13, 2026 The Positive Community

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