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EDUCATION 

New President at Rutgers Jonathan Holloway’s Historic Arrival

August 27, 2020September 22, 2020 R.L. Witter

He’s the son of a teacher and a military man. Respect, discipline, order, and the Zion AME church were big

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EDUCATION OPINION 

College Presidents Must Do More Than Reframe, They Must Transform

August 27, 2020September 1, 2020 R.L. Witter

Josie Gonsalves is a Facilitator, Writer and Speaker on Racial Justice; Nonprofit Expert, and Adjunct Professor. It is said past

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EDUCATION 

Implications of Educational Challenges Facing African Americans Amid the Pandemic

August 27, 2020September 3, 2020 R.L. Witter

By W. Franklyn Richardson, Grace Baptist Church of Mt. Vernon, NY. Pastor Richardson is also chairman of the Board of

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EDUCATION 

The College of St. Elizabeth becomes Saint Elizabeth University

August 19, 2020August 26, 2020 R.L. Witter

Dr. Helen J. Streubert, president of Saint Elizabeth University, answers your questions about becoming a University! From Saint Elizabeth College

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EDUCATION 

Berkeley College School of Health Studies return to Classroom Instruction

August 18, 2020August 26, 2020 R.L. Witter

“I tell my students that this is harvest time. You put in the time. You put in the effort. Now

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EDUCATION 

Berkeley College Calls for Responsibility in Restart Plans for Fall Semester

August 18, 2020August 28, 2020 R.L. Witter

Berkeley College’s Restart Plans for the fall 2020 semester detail efforts to help reduce the risk of COVID-19 exposure. Health

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EDUCATION 

Simone Richardson: Ready and Willing to Get Involved

August 5, 2020August 11, 2020 R.L. Witter

After graduating from high school, Simone Richardson began her postsecondary education at a large university in New England, not knowing

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EDUCATION NEWS 

School to Educate the Next Generation of Industry Changemakers at LIU Brooklyn -Roc Nation Hope Scholarships to support a debt-free education for 25% of enrolled students-

August 5, 2020August 11, 2020 R.L. Witter

Roc Nation, a preeminent global entertainment company, and Long Island University, a nationally ranked university, have engaged in a historic

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EDUCATION MONEY OPINION 

Support and Invest in Our Own Communities, Here’s Why:

July 14, 2020July 22, 2020 R.L. Witter

By Lloyd Williams, President and CEO, GHCC One of the stark and most transparent messages resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic

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EDUCATION OPINION 

Everyone Needs a Connection!

July 2, 2020July 17, 2020 R.L. Witter

By Clayton A. Banks, Silicon Harlem CEO The COVID-19 pandemic has shined a light on the importance of technology and

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Dear Mr. Council,I wanted to express my heartfelt gratitude to you and The Positive Community for your invaluable contribution to

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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

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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

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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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