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John Amos, Emmy-nominated ‘Good Times’ and ‘Roots’ actor, dies at 84

October 2, 2024October 7, 2024 The Positive Community

John Amos, the actor best known for playing family patriarch James Evans Sr. on the sitcom “Good Times,” has died,

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Remembering Frankie Beverly: A Ministry of Good Music

October 1, 2024October 7, 2024 The Positive Community

Like so many others, I was saddened to learn of the passing of music icon Frankie Beverly—front man and bandleader

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New Jersey Mayor Ted Green Talks Politics and Business

October 1, 2024October 10, 2024 The Positive Community Business, East Orange, employment, Government, Mayor’s Office, NJ, Ted Green, Urban Enterprise Zone

For East Orange Mayor Theodore (Ted) Green, making a promise and delivering on it is the critical component that makes a good businessman and an even better politician.

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Frankie Beverly has died at age 77

September 11, 2024October 3, 2024 The Positive Community

Frankie Beverly has died at age 77.  The legendary R&B hitmaker passed away on Tuesday, according to his family’s announcement

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Actor and beloved baritone James Earl Jones dies at 93

September 10, 2024October 3, 2024 The Positive Community

Legendary actor James Earl Jones, best known for his innumerable movie roles and the booming voice of the character of

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N.J.’s African American Chamber named national chamber of year at Black Business Conference

September 4, 2024September 14, 2024 The Positive Community

The African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey’s John Harmon at the 124th National Black Business Conference. – Photos

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AARP NY, State Senator Cordell Cleare Urge Governor to Sign Legislation to Help Older NYers Pay Energy Bills

August 30, 2024September 14, 2024 The Positive Community

AARP New York and Senator Cordell Cleare today urged Governor Kathy Hochul to sign legislation that would lower utility for

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Philadelphia pastor elected to lead historic Black church in New York City

June 27, 2024September 14, 2024 The Positive Community

New York’s historic Abyssinian Baptist Church has elected its new senior pastor, likely bringing an end to a national search

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Baseball great Willie Mays dies at 93

June 19, 2024September 14, 2024 The Positive Community

Baseball legend Willie Mays, widely considered one of the best players in the sport’s history, has died, according to the

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Donald Payne: A Friend Indeed

June 5, 2024June 17, 2024 The Positive Community

There is no question that Essex County and Newark lost a great leader with the unfortunate passing of U.S. Representative

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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
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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

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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

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
Who Are You?
OPINION 

Who Are You?

February 8, 2026February 13, 2026 The Positive Community

Reverend. J. Loren Russell Luke 18:10-17 NKJV Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee,

Our Great American Story
OPINION 

Our Great American Story

January 13, 2026February 13, 2026 The Positive Community
Salvation Through Justice: Faith in Action
OPINION 

Salvation Through Justice: Faith in Action

January 7, 2026January 14, 2026 The Positive Community
It’s In The Process!
OPINION 

It’s In The Process!

December 27, 2025January 14, 2026 The Positive Community

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