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Author: R.L. Witter

CULTURE 

Chasing the Dream

November 1, 2023January 9, 2024 R.L. Witter

Monica Kelley Realizes Her Dream by Mentoring OthersBy R.L. Witter When a young Black girl from Queens attended Performing Arts

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CULTURE 

A Conversation with Rev. Dr. Ronald Slaughter

October 31, 2023January 9, 2024 R.L. Witter

The Life of a PastorBy R.L. Witter Pastors are people, too. Sure, it sounds like a no-brainer, but have you

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OPINION 

Why Newark?

October 30, 2023November 21, 2023 R.L. Witter

It’s the question business owners once asked when they considered relocating to the city of Newark. Today, we are being

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CULTURE 

Mt. Zion Baptist: 100th Church Anniversary

October 28, 2023November 21, 2023 R.L. Witter

Mount Zion Baptist Church of South Hackensack, NJ celebrated its monumental 100th church anniversary on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at

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CULTURE 

Juneteenth Celebration in Irvington

October 27, 2023October 28, 2023 R.L. Witter

Hundreds of guests and neighbors gathered in Irvington for a celebration of freedom, commemorating Juneteenth. President of the People’s Organization

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ARCHIVE 

Holiday Issue 2023

October 26, 2023December 18, 2023 R.L. Witter

Archive for The Positive Community Magazine below: Harlem Summer Issue 2023 June/July Issue 2023 May Issue 2023 Spring Issue 2023

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CULTURE 

Line Dancing Returns to Newark Symphony Hall’s Terrace Ballroom

October 26, 2023October 28, 2023 R.L. Witter

Every second Friday hundreds gather at The Terrace Ballroom in Newark Symphony Hall (NSH) for a fun night of soul

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EDUCATION 

Welcome Back to School RCCS!

October 25, 2023November 21, 2023 R.L. Witter

On August 28, Roseville Community Charter School opened its doors to welcome parents and scholars to visit their new classrooms

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CULTURE 

Bergen County Links, Inc. Celebrate 49 Years of Service

October 24, 2023November 21, 2023 R.L. Witter

The Bergen County (NJ) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated recently held its sold-out 15th Annual Mother’s Day Luncheon at The

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NEWS 

Antioch Baptist Church 105th Anniversary

October 23, 2023October 28, 2023 R.L. Witter

Congregants, clergy, and elected officials from throughout Brooklyn participated in the 105th anniversary celebration of Antioch Baptist Church on August

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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

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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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