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Rev. Geraldine L. Harris Makes History

January 3, 2022January 7, 2022 R.L. Witter

BMCGNY&V Elects First Woman President On Monday, December 13, 2021 history was made when Rev. Geraldine L. Harris became the

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On the Road to Freedom: A Sesquicentennial Observance of the Great Emancipation

December 28, 2021January 3, 2022 R.L. Witter

Originally appeared in the January 2013 issue of The Positive Community, in recognition of the 150th Anniversary of Emancipation. In

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GBCNJ Laymen Mission Project Successful

December 9, 2021January 4, 2022 R.L. Witter

Newark’s Good Neighbor Baptist Church hosted the 117th Annual Session of the General Baptist Convention of New Jersey, October 8-10.

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Newark Alliance Names Evan Weiss as New CEO

December 6, 2021December 10, 2021 R.L. Witter

Seasoned Financial and Policy Expert to Lead Non-Profit Evan S. Weiss begins as the new chief executive officer (CEO) of

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Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka

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

It’s His Show By Shane Paul Neil The year 2014 feels like a lifetime ago. President Barack Obama was in

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Colin Powell’s funeral is held at Washington National Cathedral

November 5, 2021November 9, 2021 R.L. Witter

Former Secretary of State Colin Powell is being memorialized Friday at a funeral service at Washington National Cathedral. Powell, a

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Eric Adams is elected as New York City’s second Black mayor

November 3, 2021November 22, 2021 R.L. Witter

New Yorkers chose Democrat Eric Adams, a former New York Police Department captain, to become the city’s second Black Mayor

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Alvin Bragg Elected As Manhattan’s First Black District Attorney

November 3, 2021November 8, 2021 R.L. Witter

History was made in the Manhattan District Attorney’s race Tuesday as Democrat Alvin Bragg became the first Black man elected to that office. He

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Rev. Jesse Jackson celebrates 80th birthday at NAN

October 25, 2021November 3, 2021 R.L. Witter

Civil rights leader Rev. Al Sharpton and the National Action Network (NAN) hosted a birthday celebration and book signing in

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Colin Powell Dies, Trailblazing General

October 19, 2021October 28, 2021 R.L. Witter

 Colin Powell, the trailblazing soldier and diplomat whose sterling reputation of service to Republican and Democratic presidents was stained by

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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

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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

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

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
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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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