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Victory That Overcomes the World

September 7, 2025September 29, 2025 The Positive Community

By Reverend J. Loren Russell 1 John 5:1-6 “Whoever believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, and

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CULTURE 

2025 U.S. Open theme art by Melissa Koby

September 6, 2025September 29, 2025 The Positive Community

In an arena teeming with tradition, a single image now cuts through the crowd with layered power and grace. Crafted

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CULTURE 

Dystopia as Mirror

September 5, 2025September 29, 2025 The Positive Community

Reading Power, Collapse, and Survival Across Ten Novels When Sinclair Lewis published It Can’t Happen Here in 1935, the United

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ENTERTAINMENT 

The Great Bobby McFerrin

September 5, 2025September 29, 2025 The Positive Community

Bobby McFerrin walks into the rehearsal space quietly, almost unnoticed, before breaking into a gentle hum that immediately turns heads.

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CULTURE 

Rooted and Growing: Vacation Bible School Then and Now

September 5, 2025September 29, 2025 The Positive Community

My enthusiasm for Bible study reaches back to childhood summers spent at Vacation Bible School. Those weeks were a seasonal

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CULTURE 

Top Black Restaurants in NY and NJ

September 5, 2025September 29, 2025 The Positive Community

The Black-owned restaurants of New York and New Jersey form a vibrant culinary network that celebrates heritage, innovation, and community.

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OPINION 

Your Reputation Precedes You!

September 5, 2025September 29, 2025 The Positive Community

Rev. J. Loren Russell Psalm139:1-4 NKJV O Lord, You have searched me and known me. You know my sitting down

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NEWS 

The Fred Hampton Museum

September 5, 2025September 29, 2025 The Positive Community

The Fred Hampton Museum, located in Maywood, Illinois, stands as both a memorial and a living community hub. What was

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ENTERTAINMENT 

Revisiting The Wiz: A Brand New Day!*

September 2, 2025September 29, 2025 The Positive Community

Greetings friends, and welcome to The Positive Community’s (TPC) annual Summer Issue! In this edition, we are happy to share

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ENTERTAINMENT 

Sy Smith Interview

September 2, 2025September 29, 2025 The Positive Community

With a career that bridges the underground soul scene, jazz collaborations, and acclaimed solo projects, Sy Smith has carved out

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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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