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Black LGBTQ Christians Find a Home in a Harlem House of Worship

January 5, 2021January 20, 2021 R.L. Witter

This story is part of NY1’s initiative, “Street Level,” which explores New York City through the history and culture of

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NEWS 

Aisha Glover Joins Audible

January 3, 2021January 15, 2021 R.L. Witter

Global Center for Innovation Launched Aisha Glover joined Audible as vice president of Urban Innovation on October 5, 2020. In

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MONEY NEWS OPINION 

New Jersey Has A Race Problem

December 29, 2020February 23, 2021 R.L. Witter

The inability of Black-owned companies to access capital is a driver of the state’s economic disparity. BY HELENE FOX In

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DiVincenzo Plans Ahead for Vaccine Distribution

December 24, 2020January 11, 2021 R.L. Witter

Five Sites Ready when Vaccine Becomes Available According to an announcement by Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr., preparations

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Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett is Key Scientist in Development of Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine

December 23, 2020December 28, 2020 R.L. Witter

The Federal Drug Administration (FDA) recently reported the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett has been instrumental in developing is highly effective, and will likely ship

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COVID-19 NEWS 

Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and Children’s Hospital of New Jersey Begins Vaccinating Frontline Employees Against COVID-19

December 22, 2020December 28, 2020 R.L. Witter

Vatesse Pleasant, RN, becomes the first Newark Beth Israel employee to receive the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine against COVID-19 Newark, NJ, December

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National Museum of African American History and Culture Offers Free “Talking About Race” Web Portal

December 22, 2020December 28, 2020 R.L. Witter

Portal Helps People Explore Issues Of Race, Racism And Racial Identity At the end of May, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of

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NEWS 

The Apollo Theater Receives $1 Million Endowment From New Board Chairman

December 17, 2020December 20, 2020 R.L. Witter

“The Apollo Theater has been the keeper of the culture and a vibrant platform for artistic innovation,” said Charles Phillips.

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NEWS 

Campaign Zero Activist Organization Launches National Campaign to Ban ‘No-Knock’ Police Raids

December 15, 2020December 18, 2020 R.L. Witter

Campaign Zero is working with 37 city and state governments to pass comprehensive legislation that will better protect civilians. Campaign Zero,

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COVID-19: The Newark Response

December 14, 2020December 18, 2020 R.L. Witter

In the hours after the federal government announced it was rerouting all flights from Wuhan, China to eleven American airports

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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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September 6, 2022September 8, 2022 R.L. Witter
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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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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,

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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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