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Author: R.L. Witter

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Unlock the Keys to Homeownership at NCJAR’s First Time Home Buyer Expo!

June 8, 2023June 25, 2023 R.L. Witter

Unlock the Keys to Homeownership at NCJAR’s First Time Home Buyer Expo! Register and Attend our FREE Housing Fair &

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ARCHIVE 

NEMBC is on the MOVE!!

June 8, 2023June 19, 2023 R.L. Witter

NEMBC is on the MOVE!! We are gearing up for our Juneteenth Celebration! Our President Rev. Dr. Albert Morgan invites

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NEWS 

Newark Welcomes A King

June 8, 2023June 13, 2023 R.L. Witter

Essex County College Hosts Ghanaian King His Majesty Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin, Okyenhene of the Ghanaian Akyem Abuakwa State, left

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ARCHIVE 

Soul Line Dancing

June 7, 2023June 11, 2023 R.L. Witter

Attention all dance enthusiasts! Brace yourselves for an exhilarating and urgent announcement! The moment you’ve been eagerly waiting for has

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The Harlem Chamber Players

June 6, 2023June 11, 2023 R.L. Witter

PROGRAMThis concert will feature classic arias from the European canon as well as arias, songs, and spirituals by Black composers,

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WOMEN 

Natasha L. Hemmings Leading Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey

June 6, 2023June 29, 2023 R.L. Witter

By Fern Gillespie Growing up in Plainfield’s Black community, Natasha L. Hemmings was not aware of a Girl Scout troop

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HEALTH 

COMING OUT OF THE PANDEMIC PHYSICALLY, MENTALLY, AND SPIRITUALLY

June 4, 2023June 29, 2023 R.L. Witter

BY R.L. WITTER I recently found myself feeling like Rev. Al Green. Thankfully there were no hot grits involved, but

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CULTURE HEALTH 

Newark Beth Israel Medical Raises the Flag for Pride Month

June 2, 2023June 7, 2023 R.L. Witter

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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WOMEN 

Titan Tonya

June 2, 2023June 29, 2023 R.L. Witter

Among those included in a 2016 Huffington Post feature, “21 Couples Who Exemplify The Beauty of Black Love,” think Martin

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HEALTH 

Let’s Talk About Mental Health

May 31, 2023June 7, 2023 R.L. Witter

Each year, millions of people face the reality of living with mental illness or caring for a loved one who

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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

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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

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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
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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