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EDUCATION 

Education as Liberation

October 1, 2025October 8, 2025 The Positive Community Culture, education, New Jersey, NJ, rutgers, Rutgers University–Newark, Tonya Smith-Jackson, women

BY R.L. WITTER Chancellor Tonya Smith-Jackson Brings Vision and Vitality to RU–N Newly appointed Rutgers University–Newark (RU-N) Chancellor Tonya Smith-Jackson

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MONEY 

JPMorganChase Finances $1 Billion for Affordable Housing in NYC

October 1, 2025October 8, 2025 The Positive Community

There are a few things every single New Yorker has an opinion on: Times Square. The fate of the $1

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NEWS 

Sylvia Rhone Announced Her Retirement

October 1, 2025October 8, 2025 The Positive Community

When Sylvia Rhone announced her retirement, it sent a ripple through the music industry. For decades, she has stood as

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MONEY 

Football Star, a Ballet Gala and a Bank 

September 30, 2025October 8, 2025 The Positive Community

When football player Victor Cruz agreed to salsa dance at a gala, he had no idea of the wide-reaching impact

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OPINION 

Seasons Change, but our Priorities Remain the Same

September 30, 2025October 1, 2025 The Positive Community

Building record amounts of housing to make New York City more affordable  This autumn, the leaves aren’t the only things that are falling. The Adams administration has brought down the

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NEWS 

The Name Assata Shakur

September 29, 2025October 1, 2025 The Positive Community

The name Assata Shakur has resonated across decades as a symbol of resistance, exile, and unyielding conviction. Born JoAnne Deborah

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CULTURE 

Pastor Douglas Wilson a Polarizing Figure

September 29, 2025October 1, 2025 The Positive Community

Pastor Douglas Wilson is one of the most recognizable and controversial figures within the Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches (CREC),

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ENTERTAINMENT 

John Leguizamo’s The Other Human

September 29, 2025October 8, 2025 The Positive Community

John Leguizamo has always been a force of nature on stage, using his body, voice, and razor-sharp wit to pull

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CULTURE 

Jamal Jackson’s Textile Art

September 29, 2025October 1, 2025 The Positive Community

Jamal Jackson’s textile art is a journey through color, memory, and cultural storytelling. His works are not merely fabric pieced

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EDUCATION 

The Harlem Hellfighters

September 29, 2025October 1, 2025 The Positive Community

The Harlem Hellfighters stand as one of the most remarkable regiments in American history, embodying resilience, bravery, and cultural impact

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Saving Our Communities: Positive Music Matters
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
Voices Challenging America’s Silent Structures
OPINION 

Voices Challenging America’s Silent Structures

May 26, 2026June 15, 2026 The Positive Community

Backtalker is a deeply personal and political memoir by Kimberlé Williams Crenshaw that explores the origins of her groundbreaking ideas about race, gender,

An Evening with Ms. Sande’s Village
OPINION 

An Evening with Ms. Sande’s Village

April 30, 2026May 4, 2026 The Positive Community
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

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