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Billy Hart, whose Discography Spans over 600 Albums

March 2, 2025March 24, 2025 The Positive Community

At 84, drummer Billy Hart, whose discography spans over 600 albums, continues to shape jazz with his long-running quartet. Onstage

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CULTURE 

Group making the Art World more Welcoming for Black Women

February 27, 2025March 7, 2025 The Positive Community

Black Girls In Art Spaces (BGIAS) has rapidly grown from a Dallas meetup to over 30 chapters worldwide in just

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CULTURE 

The Black Church Has an Issue

February 26, 2025March 7, 2025 The Positive Community

Black churches, including Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Philadelphia, are struggling to attract younger members, a trend that

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BLACK HISTORY MONTH, DEI, AND THE WAY IT IS

February 20, 2025February 27, 2025 The Positive Community

It’s February 2025 in America. For me, February is the month where the grey, cold, winter days are made brighter

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CULTURE 

Third Annual Pre-Watch Night Prayer Walk

February 20, 2025March 7, 2025 The Positive Community

On Monday December 30, 2022 the City of Newark and The Positive Community hosted America’s 3rd annual Pre-Watch Night Candlelight

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CULTURE 

Who is Next? Taylor Rooks!

February 19, 2025March 7, 2025 The Positive Community

The streaming giant has a verbal agreement with Taylor Rooks to be the lead host of its NBA pregame, halftime

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A Definitive Position!

February 12, 2025February 27, 2025 The Positive Community

Rev. J. Loren Russell Daniel 3:8-12, 17-18 NKJV Therefore, at that time certain Chaldeans came forward and accused the Jews.

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A Short History of Jazz

February 11, 2025February 21, 2025 The Positive Community

Jazz is one of the most influential and innovative musical genres in history, originating in the late 19th and early

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A Private Experience: a short story by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

February 5, 2025February 21, 2025 The Positive Community

Two women caught up in a violent street riot take shelter in an abandoned shop. A short story by the

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The History of Black People in Country Music

February 4, 2025February 21, 2025 The Positive Community

The history of Black people in country music is deeply woven into the fabric of the genre, though their contributions

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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
Community Education Forum with Alfred Bundy guests: Dr. Elvy Vieira & Anthony Smith of Lincoln Park
EDUCATION VIDEO 

Community Education Forum with Alfred Bundy guests: Dr. Elvy Vieira & Anthony Smith of Lincoln Park

April 18, 2023August 18, 2023 R.L. Witter

In this episode of Essex County College’s Community Education Forum, host Alfred Bundy speaks with guests Dean of Community, Continuing

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

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

March 29, 2023August 18, 2023 R.L. Witter
ECC Community Education Forum Alfred Bundy with Jennifer Wager, Kedegia Williams and Michael Isaac
EDUCATION VIDEO 

ECC Community Education Forum Alfred Bundy with Jennifer Wager, Kedegia Williams and Michael Isaac

February 27, 2023August 18, 2023 R.L. Witter
ECC Community Education Forum Alfred Bundy with ECC President Dr. Boakye and Grammy Winner Nat Adderley
EDUCATION VIDEO 

ECC Community Education Forum Alfred Bundy with ECC President Dr. Boakye and Grammy Winner Nat Adderley

January 18, 2023August 18, 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
Consider it Pure Joy | Jennifer Jones Austin
OPINION 

Consider it Pure Joy | Jennifer Jones Austin

January 10, 2024January 30, 2024 The Positive Community

When Jennifer Jones Austin, wife, mother, lawyer and child advocate, and the picture of good health, found herself burdened by a fever she couldn’t shake, doctors insisted it was merely viral and told her to sleep it off. Just days later she lay comatose with a 99% probability of imminent death.

Hope for the Holiday Season and Beyond
OPINION 

Hope for the Holiday Season and Beyond

December 26, 2023January 9, 2024 The Positive Community
Saving Our Own Community
OPINION PUBLISHER 

Saving Our Own Community

December 12, 2023January 9, 2024 The Positive Community
Keeping Our Communities Safe From Fentanyl
OPINION 

Keeping Our Communities Safe From Fentanyl

November 5, 2023November 21, 2023 R.L. Witter
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