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AARP Disrupt Disparities

March 24, 2020March 26, 2020 R.L. Witter

As the heroes of the Civil Rights Movement showed us, progress comes – sometimes quickly and dramatically, but more often

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New Foundation is Launched to Improve the Health and Wellness of East Orange and Surrounding Communities

March 16, 2020March 16, 2020 R.L. Witter

A new foundation has been created to address the healthcare needs of residents of East Orange, Orange, Irvington and the

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In Memoriam: My Friend, Calvin West

March 10, 2020March 12, 2020 R.L. Witter

JOSEPH N. DIVINCENZO, JR. We all were saddened in December 2019 when our good friend, confidante, and mentor Calvin West

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Katherine Johnson Dies at 101; Mathematician Broke Barriers at NASA

February 26, 2020March 10, 2020 R.L. Witter

She was one of a group of black women mathematicians at NASA and its predecessor who were celebrated in the

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PSE&G Collections Team Helping Keep Newark’s Homeless Warm this Winter

January 22, 2020February 27, 2020 R.L. Witter

By Rebecca Mazzarella The PSE&G collections team at Harmon Grove has a long history of giving back to their communities

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Cheryl McKissack Daniel

January 4, 2020December 31, 2020 R.L. Witter

Newly Elected New York Building Foundation Chair Cheryl McKissack Daniel, honored as a “Hero of Liberty” for her support of

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John Harmon Joins U.S. Chamber Board of Directors

January 3, 2020December 31, 2020 R.L. Witter

“His strong leadership and support of African American businesseswill add to the Chamber’s work to promote the role of businessand

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Dr. Marcheta P. Evans inaugurated as the President of Bloomfield College

December 12, 2019February 27, 2020 R.L. Witter

Dr. Marcheta P. Evans was formally inaugurated as the President of Bloomfield College on Friday, December 6. You can relive the

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President Bill Clinton visits the Cornerstone Baptist Church

December 12, 2019February 26, 2020 R.L. Witter

Former President Bill Clinton visited the Cornerstone Baptist Church in Bed-Stuy to see the energy-efficient upgrades the house of worship

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Calvin West, Newark political icon, dies at 86

December 3, 2019February 26, 2020 R.L. Witter

First Black to win citywide election in Newark Calvin D. West, a legendary and beloved Newark political figure for parts

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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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Graduates from Essex County Tech Schools Accepted into Prestigious Colleges and Universities

August 31, 2022September 8, 2022 R.L. Witter
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August 29, 2022October 4, 2022 R.L. Witter
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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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Salvation Through Justice: Faith in Action
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Salvation Through Justice: Faith in Action

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It’s In The Process!
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It’s In The Process!

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