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Gov. Murphy and AG Platkin announce $10 million in federal funds to support hospital-based violence intervention programs
Gov. Phil Murphy and Acting Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today announced the allocation of $10 million in federal American Recovery Plan (ARP) funds to continue funding for the State’s Hospital-Based Violence Intervention Programs (HVIPs), which directly help gun violence victims and serve to break the cycle of gun violence.
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NJ establishes Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion within Department of Law & Public Safety
Acting Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued an Executive Directive that formally establishes the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ODEI) within the Department of…
Booker, Kim host roundtable discussion with Black business owners
In recognition of Black Business Month, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Representative Andy Kim (D-NJ-03) hosted a roundtable discussion with Black business owners to discuss…
NAACP honors Majority Whip James E. Clyburn with Spingarn Medal at 113th National Convention in AC
The NAACP honors Majority Whip James E. Clyburn with the prestigious Spingarn Medal at its 113th Annual National Convention in Atlantic City
Booker helps introduce Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act
U.S. Sen. Cory Booker help introduce the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act (CAOA), comprehensive legislation that would end the harmful and out-of-touch federal prohibition on cannabis by removing cannabis from…
Murphy signs police licensing program bill into law
Governor Phil Murphy signs S2742/A4194 into law, establishing a police licensing program for all New Jersey law enforcement officers. The new law will require all…
National Guard soldiers deployed to Kuwait
More than one hundred New York Army National Guard members were deployed to Kuwait last month. The Soldiers headed for Ft. Hood, Texas, to conduct…
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A Classic Example of Anti-Male Bias
Below is Part 1 of an essay I received from noted educator, writer, and author Johnathan David Farley. It’s a story that puts a unique spin…
A Chat with Michael Ranallo (Part 2)
Trenton City Council hopeful Michael Ranallo shares his hopes and plans for the city of Trenton in an interview with N.J. Urban News writer Alexis Collins..…
Celebrating the end of the side hustle
As I reflect on some of my successes and failures over the past several decades, the one thing that has remained constant, steady, and solid is…
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Arts & Culture
Go With The Flo
Flo Anthony has the latest celebrity news!
Kids Books on Tolerance and Inclusion
You’ll meet kids from other towns and maybe from other countries; some will have lighter hair and some will have darker skin.
Actor and singer Jibreel releases debut track ‘Just Like That’
Detroit native Jibreel released his debut song Just Like That on July 29, a sun-drenched, R&B-inspired summer track that showcases Jibreel’s smooth, virtuosic vocal talent.
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Education
Back-to-School Basics: An injury prevention checklist
With inflation altering shopping behaviors, consumers are finding ways to navigate supply lists this back-to-school season.
Newark Public Schools wrap up 2022 summer programming
This week, most of the Newark Public Schools Summer Programs came to a close. In 2022, 20,000 Newark students from prekindergarten to high school seniors had…
Newark Public Schools open Summer Programs 2022
Earlier this month, the Newark Public Schools opens the Summer Programs 2022 schedule with K-Ready Kindergarten Boot-camp, Mandatory Summer School, Summer Plus, English Plus, Extended School…
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Business & Finance
A pathway for Black wealth: Tips for fueling business growth through planning and mentorship
Black businesses are an essential part of the economy. As one of the fastest-growing segments of the U.S. economy, Black businesses contribute an estimated $200 billion…
Black Girl Magic Digital Summit returns to celebrate & inspire women
Boss Women Media’s Black Girl Magic Digital Summit is returning for its fourth consecutive year of programming and is set to premiere on Saturday, August 27 on Prime Video.
The Black tech community takes over Disney World
Blacks In Technology, LLC and the Blacks In Technology Foundation (BIT) hosts their 4th annual conference for Black IT professionals, entrepreneurs, gamers, and afro-futurists.
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Health
NJ hospitals in urgent need of blood donations
RWJBarnabas Health is making an urgent appeal for blood and platelet donations as it responds to a serious blood shortage at hospitals throughout the Garden State
The Black AIDS Institute calls for prioritizing Monkeypox testing in Black and brown communities
The Black AIDS Institute – a leading voice in educating and mobilizing communities across the country in the fight to end the HIV/AIDS epidemic – is…
Murphy unveils ‘Strengthening Youth Mental Health’ initiative as National Governors Association Chairman
Governor Phil Murphy announced his new “Strengthening Youth Mental Health” initiative among governors from across the country.
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Sports
With shortage of game officials impacting play, NJSIAA launches recruitment initiative
The alarm is being sounded by high school athletic directors and coaches.
NFL training camps open this week
NFL clubs this week begin on-field preparations for the 2022 season. Two clubs, Buffalo and Las Vegas, have rookies reporting while the Raiders, who will face…
Black is Beautiful NFT announces NBA All-Star Bam Adebayo as a founding collaborator
Black is Beautiful, an NFT project by House of First and The Painted House, today announced that Bam Adebayo (Miami Heat Center, NBA All-Star, and Philanthropist)…
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Politics
A chat with Michael Ranallo
Change in Trenton starts with a new City Council NJ Urban News writer Alexis Collins interviewed Michael Ranallo, a leading candidate for a spot on the Trenton…
Oh No! Trenton councilwomen run for Mayor
As someone who has written about the city of Trenton for more than 20 years, I can say that politics in the city has always been…
A chat with Derek Armstead–the Mayor of Linden
We took time to chat with Derek Armstead, the first African American Mayor of Linden. In an exclusive and frank discussion with NJ Urban news writer…
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