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COVID-19 HEALTH 

A Status Update from Newark Beth Israel Medical Center’s President & CEO, Darrell K. Terry, Sr.

August 7, 2020September 1, 2020 R.L. Witter
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COVID-19 

Bishop Donald Hilliard, Jr., pastor of Cathedral International, Perth Amboy, NJ. Video Message to The Positive Community Family

August 4, 2020August 18, 2020 R.L. Witter

Bishop Donald Hilliard, Jr. serves as the senior pastor of Cathedral International—The Historic Second Baptist Church in Perth Amboy, NJ.

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COVID-19 

Dr. Rev. Stefanie R. Minatee’s Great People Video Message to The Positive Community Family

July 28, 2020August 17, 2020 R.L. Witter

Dr. Rev. Stefanie R. Minatee (affectionately nicknamed “Rev. Stef”) was the artistic director and founder of the world-renowned Grammy-winning New

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COVID-19 

Wendell P. Alexis, President, National Association of Healthcare Service Executives, NJ Chapter Video Message to The Positive Community Family

July 22, 2020July 30, 2020 R.L. Witter

National Association of Health Services Executives (NAHSE) chapters focus on “Empowering the Next Generation of Health Care Leaders Today.”  NAHSE NJ became

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COVID-19 

Pastor Ronald Slaughter of Saint James AME Church in Newark, NJ. Video Message to The Positive Community Family

July 10, 2020July 15, 2020 R.L. Witter
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Considering the rash of Coronavirus-related Bigotry

July 10, 2020July 15, 2020 R.L. Witter

An online discussion of the Columbia University Mailman Community As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, scientists at Columbia University Mailman School

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COVID-19 

Built to serve: An Intersectional Approach

July 10, 2020July 15, 2020 R.L. Witter

After COVID-19 first struck New York City, West Harlem Group Assistance, Inc. (WHGA) stepped up as part of Harlem’s first

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COVID-19 

The Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce responds to COVID-19

July 7, 2020July 10, 2020 R.L. Witter

By Herb Boyd HARLEM WEEK is a nationally renowned cultural celebration which has gained global recognition. But that significant event,

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COVID-19 

Saint Michael’s Doctor Sounds Alarm on Impact of COVID-19 on Communities of Color

July 1, 2020July 8, 2020 R.L. Witter

During the pandemic, Saint Michael’s Medical Center Chief Medical Officer Dr. Hamid Shaaban saw first hand the ruthless way COVID-19

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COVID-19 

Rev. Dr. Lester Taylor, Jr.: Shepherding in A Time of Pandemic

June 29, 2020July 13, 2020 R.L. Witter

By R.L. Witter It took some time to get an interview with Rev. Dr. Lester Taylor, Jr. As senior pastor

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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
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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

December 6, 2023December 28, 2023 The Positive Community
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
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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
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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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