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GBCNJ Presidential Response to Buffalo Shooting ~ May 2022

May 26, 2022June 7, 2022 R.L. Witter

The General Baptist Convention of New Jersey joins the torrent of voices once again calling out the ongoing evil in

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How might churches think more critically about antiracism and do the work of justice?

May 17, 2022May 31, 2022 R.L. Witter

This question is at the core of the curriculum at New Brunswick Theological Seminary. All NBTS students approach this as

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OPINION 

Why Run? The Urgency of Now

May 9, 2022May 25, 2022 R.L. Witter

We are now faced with the fact that tomorrow is today. We are confronted with the fierce urgency of now.

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DEAR MR. CHANCELLOR

May 6, 2022May 14, 2022 R.L. Witter

Parents take their concerns to the “Banks” By Glenda Cadogan Earlier this year at a press conference at the Tweed

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OPINION 

The Slap Seen ‘Round the World’

April 26, 2022May 2, 2022 R.L. Witter

WHAT HAPPENED? We are a group of Black women ranging in age from 88 to 101, collectively 753 years of

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WHY HBCUS?

April 21, 2022April 28, 2022 R.L. Witter

By R.L. Witter There’s been much talk about Critical Race Theory (CRT) in politics lately. I chuckle because CRT is

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Dr. Jennifer Howard A Passion for Getting People to the Polls

March 2, 2022March 17, 2022 R.L. Witter

By Fern Gillespie Our mission is empowering voters and democracy,” explained Dr. Jennifer M. Howard, referring to the work of

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Love and Respect, Pillars for Positive Change

February 18, 2022February 28, 2022 R.L. Witter Art, Culture, Health, History, Music, Positive Change

Formerly a successful attorney, Rev. Dr. Edmonds is interim pastor of the Church of the Covenant in New York City.

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God Sends His Angels; Be One

February 14, 2022February 23, 2022 R.L. Witter COVID-19, Health, medical bills, physical therapists

d word makes him glad. —Proverbs 12:25 ESV

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Voting is a Right, Not a Privilege

December 27, 2021January 7, 2022 R.L. Witter

Throughout 2021, I’ve made every effort to remain healthy and safe while attempting some level of normalcy and happiness. I’ve

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Saving Our Communities: Positive Music Matters
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
OPINION PUBLISHER 

Saving Our Own Community

December 12, 2023January 9, 2024 The Positive Community
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

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
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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