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Retirement

November 29, 2021November 30, 2021 R.L. Witter

By DeForest Soaries I have learned so much since I retired from my position of senior pastor of First Baptist

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Reverend Dr. David Jefferson, Sr., Esq.

November 29, 2021December 10, 2021 R.L. Witter

Serving God and His Community for Spiritual Fulfillment and Social and Economic Justice BY R.L. WITTER Reverend Dr. David Jefferson,

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Leading coronavirus scientist, Kizzmekia S. Corbett, to join Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health to continue vaccine development research

November 10, 2021November 30, 2021 R.L. Witter

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health today announced that Kizzmekia S. Corbett will join the School as an assistant

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Michael J. Garner: MTA’s Magic Man

October 12, 2021November 3, 2021 R.L. Witter

Creating REAL Economic Opportunities for All By Glenda Cadogan The Metropolitan Transportation Authority Corporation (MTA) manages, maintains, and runs subway

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John Harmon: Making the AACCNJ Work for New Jersey’s Black Businesses

October 12, 2021October 28, 2021 R.L. Witter

R.L. Witter At first glance, John Harmon’s road to founding the African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey (AACCNJ)

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President Biden’s Infrastructure Bill

October 11, 2021October 19, 2021 R.L. Witter

Though there is much anticipation for President Biden’s infrastructure bill, once again, partisan politics keep stalling its passage. In addition

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Kean University Small Business Conference

October 5, 2021October 28, 2021 R.L. Witter

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New Valley Bank Community Lending Team Supports Minority and Women-Owned Businesses

August 19, 2021August 31, 2021 R.L. Witter

By Thais Sullivan Senior Vice President, National Director, Community Lending Valley Bank Here at Valley Bank, as we celebrate Black

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Carver Bank’s Michael T. Pugh

August 4, 2021October 8, 2021 R.L. Witter

Regina Fleming PhotographyBy Glenda Cadogan The Problem Solver with a Focus on Small Businesses A financial institution and a college—Carver

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Princeton reports 50% of recently issued facilities bonds are being managed by minority firm

July 19, 2021July 22, 2021 R.L. Witter

University worked with Educational Facilities Authority to ensure its commitment to supplier diversity was being met Princeton University affirmed its commitment

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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

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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
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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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It’s An Inside Job
OPINION 

It’s An Inside Job

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Who Are You?

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