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OPINION 

The Day of Advent

December 24, 2025January 2, 2026 The Positive Community

Reverend J. Loren Russell Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and

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ENTERTAINMENT 

Grief, Power, and Ryan Coogler

December 17, 2025January 2, 2026 The Positive Community

Ryan Coogler walks into a room like someone who still doesn’t quite believe any of this is supposed to be

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CULTURE 

Murals Born From Hip-Hop Roots

December 17, 2025January 2, 2026 The Positive Community

Rob “ProBlak” Gibbs is a celebrated visual artist and community organizer whose vibrant murals and graffiti-inspired work have transformed public

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OPINION 

Happy New Year?

December 15, 2025January 2, 2026 The Positive Community

This fall, we found ourselves in a season of celebrity. Politics, once rooted in service and sacrifice, has become a

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OPINION 

Thankful and Thriving

December 15, 2025January 2, 2026 The Positive Community

Thankful and Thriving As we pursue healthier lives, it’s easy to focus on what we want to change—lose weight, tone

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NEWS 

Breaking Ground:

December 15, 2025January 2, 2026 The Positive Community

First Phase of University Hospital Campus Expansion University Hospital and Rutgers Health celebrated a ceremonial groundbreaking for a multiyear redevelopment

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ENTERTAINMENT 

The Triumph Awards

December 15, 2025January 2, 2026 The Positive Community

The Triumph Awards, presented by the National Action Network on October 6 at Lincoln Center, once again stood as a

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OPINION 

And the Lord Will Reward You

December 15, 2025January 14, 2026 The Positive Community

By Reverend J. Loren Russell  1 Kings 17:13–16 (NLT)  “But Elijah said to her, ‘Don’t be afraid! Go ahead and do

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EDUCATION 

The Scholar Who Brought Hip-Hop Into Academy

December 9, 2025January 20, 2026 The Positive Community

For decades, scholars overlooked hip-hop as a serious cultural force. But long before universities created minors, majors, or endowed chairs

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MONEY 

Breaking Ground:

December 4, 2025January 14, 2026 The Positive Community

First Phase of University Hospital Campus Expansion University Hospital and Rutgers Health celebrated at a ceremonial ground breaking of a multiyear

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PUBLISHER 

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
OPINION PUBLISHER 

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
PUBLISHER 

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
MONEY PUBLISHER 

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’
GRADS 

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
GRADS 

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
GRADS 

Graduates from Essex County Tech Schools Accepted into Prestigious Colleges and Universities

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

Hooray for the Graduates

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

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

Sent
OPINION 

Sent

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

It’s An Inside Job

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

Who Are You?

February 8, 2026February 13, 2026 The Positive Community

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