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Life is Great at 98!

October 21, 2019November 6, 2019 R.L. Witter

Sarah Francis is greeted at her 98th birthday party by many including Rita Butts, former director of East Orange Senior

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ENTERTAINMENT 

Bette LaVette Kicks off the BRIC JazzFest 2019:

October 21, 2019November 6, 2019 R.L. Witter

On Saturday, October 19, Bettye LaVette brought her powerful R&B magic to kick off the BRIC JazzFest 2019 with a

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ENTERTAINMENT 

Apollo Theater’s Spring Gala

May 21, 2019June 7, 2019 R.L. Witter

Apollo Theater’s Spring Gala will be on June 10. This benefit concert is filled with show-stopping performances that honor the

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ENTERTAINMENT 

“AIN’T TOO PROUD” ELECTRIFIES BROADWAY

March 28, 2019April 12, 2019 R.L. Witter

By Risasi Dais A new musical electrifying Broadway focuses on the life and times of one of Motown’s greatest singing

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ENTERTAINMENT 

Ain’t Too Proud—The Life and Times of the Temptations

January 29, 2019March 13, 2019 R.L. Witter

After a string of engagements across North America, including a world premiere at Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Ain’t Too Proud—The Life and

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ENTERTAINMENT 

‘If Beale Street Could Talk’ Is a Powerful and Moving Depiction of Black Love

December 17, 2018January 25, 2019 R.L. Witter

“Every black person born in America was born on Beale Street, born in the black neighborhood of some American city,

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ENTERTAINMENT 

L&M: Partners

December 14, 2018January 25, 2019 R.L. Witter

An innovator since its inception in 1984, L+M Development Partners, Inc. has a reputation for creative approaches to mixed-use and

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Apollo Theater plans to build new performance spaces

December 5, 2018December 17, 2018 R.L. Witter

NEW YORK — New York City’s Apollo Theater plans to build two new performance spaces to incubate works by up-and-coming

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Harlem School of the Arts Masquerade Ball tops a million in contributions

October 25, 2018 R.L. Witter

The Harlem School of the Arts Masquerade Ball and after-party was held Monday, Oct. 22, at The Plaza Hotel in

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Spike Lee Annual Celebration of Prince

June 12, 2018October 26, 2020 The Positive Community

  Spike Lee held his annual celebration of Prince, The Third Annual Prince Born Day Purple People Party, on Saturday,

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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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Community Education Forum with Alfred Bundy guests Dr. Jamila Davis, David Sharp & Adrian Council Sr

December 6, 2023December 28, 2023 The Positive Community
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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

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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

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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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