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Author: R.L. Witter

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Standing on the Shoulders of Giants: The Women Who Shaped Assemblywoman Shavonda Sumter

April 4, 2023April 9, 2023 R.L. Witter

by A’Dorian Murray-Thomas, SHE Wins Inc. Founder and CEO and Newark Board of Education Member Who could have imagined an

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WOMEN 

The Beauty of Women, Strength, and the Village

April 3, 2023April 9, 2023 R.L. Witter

Women make history daily, but March is the month when our accomplishments, discoveries, and contributions are celebrated. In the third

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HEALTH 

The Blue Jacket Fashion Show Raises Prostate Cancer Awareness

April 2, 2023April 4, 2023 R.L. Witter

Shining a megawatt light on the importance of prostate cancer screening—particularly to the Black community—is the mission of the annual

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HEALTH 

The Black Maternal Health Crisis is Real, Here’s What We Can Do About It

April 1, 2023April 3, 2023 R.L. Witter

By Keisha Daniels,MetroPlusHealth Manager, BrandPartnerships & Experiential Marketing Black communities have long been disproportionately affected by severe health challenges. One

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HEALTH 

Talk that talk about Prostate Cancer/Health

March 31, 2023April 3, 2023 R.L. Witter
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CULTURE 

AACEO’s Black History Month First Friday Breakfast

March 31, 2023April 3, 2023 R.L. Witter

Members of The African American Clergy and Elected Officials Coalition greeted February’s cohosts, House Democratic Leader Congressman Hakeem Jeffries and

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NEWS 

Standing on the Shoulders of Giants: The Women Who Shaped Assemblywoman Shavonda Sumter

March 30, 2023May 1, 2023 R.L. Witter

by A’Dorian Murray-Thomas, SHE Wins Inc. Founder and CEO and Newark Board of Education Member Who could have imagined an

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CULTURE 

STILL INSPIRING AMERICA:

March 30, 2023March 31, 2023 R.L. Witter

America’s Chaplain’s Lunch Hour of Power turns 40! Where do Wall Street execs, mayors, and police brass gather for 30

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EDUCATION 

Community Education Forum with Alfred Bundy and guests Rev. Soaries, Dr. Stevens and Curtis Farrow

March 29, 2023August 18, 2023 R.L. Witter

In this episode of Essex County College’s Community Education Forum, host Alfred Bundy speaks with guests Rev. Deforest Buster Soaries,

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CULTURE 

Ramadan Mubarak

March 29, 2023March 30, 2023 R.L. Witter

Muslims Commemorate Ramadan By Leslie Nash One of the holiest months of the year for Muslims around the world, Ramadan

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Saving Our Communities: Positive Music Matters

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

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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

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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
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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