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Cash Awards Help Local Organizations and Businesses Amerigroup New Jersey has provided more than $230,000 to dozens of organizations and

He rose from working-class Brooklyn to become the first Black person to run a major American philanthropy, and he revitalized

James Mtume’s musical journey took him a lot of places during his life, from his African roots, through Jazz, R&B

The U.S. Mint has begun releasing and distributing quarters featuring poet, author, and activist Maya Angelou, making her the first Black

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

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

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

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

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