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Scandal and Chaos in Paterson
After years of controversy and bad behavior on Monday, the New Jersey State Attorney General’s Office seized control of the scandal-scarred Paterson Police Department. At a press conference on Monday, state AG Matthew Platkin said his office would oversee and manage the daily operations of the Paterson PD, including the internal affairs division. He said, “Due to a…
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5 Things To Do When You Get Your First Paycheck
Getting your first paycheck is an exciting experience and an opportunity to kickstart your financial journey. Mapping out your short and long-term financial goals early on will allow you to build a strong foundation for your future. Here are five things to help you make the most of that first paycheck: Open a Bank Account: Checking…
Why the Habit of Saving is Key to Becoming Financially Healthier
Savings is a foundational piece to financial health since research has found that unexpected expenses, like car repairs, can become a hardship when people don’t have access to emergency savings funds.
Financial Resolutions: 4 Tips And Tools To Improve Your Family’s Money Skills In 2023
Not sure where to start? Check out these four tips that can help your family talk about your finances and build better money habits together.
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THE CITY: Raccoons eating lasagna, ghosts in the window: the wildest NYC 311 calls of last 20 years
By Katie Honan, THE CITY This article was originally published on Mar 9 5:39pm EST by THE CITY. Sign up here to get the latest stories…
A salute to Dorothy Butler Gilliam, first Black woman reporter at The Washington Post
Third in a three-part series about Phenomenal Women Dorothy Butler Gilliam has witnessed events, overcome obstacles and seized opportunities that only the rarest of individuals could…
Black Public Media to Hold Sixth PitchBLACK Forum and Awards, April 25-27 in NYC
Filmmaker and Educator Yoruba Richen to Receive Prestigious BPM Trailblazer Award Black Public Media (BPM), the Harlem-based national nonprofit that has been funding and distributing Black…
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Arts & Culture
A Fat Ham is A Phat Play
Just as “one man in his time plays many parts,” stories live many lives as creators offer their takes on long-told stories. Fat Ham is a…
Fenty Beauty–Two New Launches
“Hella Thicc’s formula gives my lashes that buildable, voluptuous volume with every swipe, and the brush is so precise that you can get into every little…
Objects From OutKast, Octavia Butler and Marvel’s “Black Panther” on Display in National Museum of African American History and Culture’s New “Afrofuturism” Exhibition
“Afrofuturism: A History of Black Futures” opens Friday, March 24, at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture.
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Education
Poll: Involve parents in decisions about what subjects are taught in N.J. schools
Two-thirds of New Jersey adults believe parents should be more involved in local decisions about what curriculum is taught in the schools, according to a Stockton…
Booker, Hayes, Norcross introduce legislation to invest in child care at community colleges and minority-serving institutions
U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-N.J.) and U.S. Representatives Jahana Hayes (D-CT-5th) and Donald Norcross (D-NJ-01) and introduced the Preparing and Resourcing our Student Parents and Early Childhood Teachers Act (PROSPECT…
NJBIA: Don’t eliminate standardized test requirement for high school diploma
NJBIA is opposing a bill that would permanently eliminate a requirement for students to pass a standardized test to get their high school diploma.
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Business & Finance
TAX TIME: IRS warns of scammers offering “help” to set up an Online Account; creates identity theft risk for honest taxpayers
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) warns taxpayers to watch out for scammers who try to sell or offer help setting up an Online Account on IRS.gov…
NJBIA welcomes economic competitiveness in FY24 Budget, seeks small business relief
In testimony before the Senate Budget Committee today, NJBIA Chief Government Affairs Officer Christopher Emigholz said the proposed FY2024 State Budget represents the beginning “of a…
Governor Murphy signs legislation to support New Jersey small businesses
TRENTON, N.J. – Governor Phil Murphy signed three bills into law to support New Jersey small businesses. The legislation, signed on Monday, March 20, 2023, enhances…
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Health
Diverse, inclusive data leads to better health outcomes and healthier communities
The Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) in partnership with the National Minority Quality Forum (NMQF) is proud to release recommendations for improving and standardizing data collection methods…
Webinar spotlights prostate cancer and Black men
Due to stark health disparities in the United States that result in higher rates of prostate cancer diagnosis and death for Black men, The Balm In Gilead, Inc.,…
Study finds relationship between discrimination and frailty in Black cancer survivors
Discrimination experienced by Black people can affect their health and increase their frailty, which can be particularly impactful for cancer survivors, according to a new study.
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Sports
Parents showing major concerns about concussions in youth sports, according to new survey
A new survey from MedStar Health is highlighting significant injury concerns heading into the spring youth sports season.
ABIS announces 2023 Black Coaches Watchlist
Advancement of Blacks In Sports (ABIS), a non-profit organization with a mission to boldly advocate for a culture of equity and inclusion for Blacks in sports,…
Morgan State football players encourage reading at Baltimore elementary school
BALTIMORE, Md. — Morgan State football players visited a local elementary school to promote literacy and build connections between youths of different ages in the community.…
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Politics
Atlantic City mayor to attend policy exchange event at White House
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small, Sr. will travel to Washington, D.C. this week with members of the New Jersey Urban Mayor’s Association…
Election law watchdog to face hearing over allegations of homophobia, racism
by Sophie Nieto-Munoz, New Jersey Monitor The head of the state’s election law watchdog will face a public hearing next week over remarks he emailed to…
Newark City Council joins more than 100 localities in support of Medicare for All
The Newark City Council unanimously passed a resolution in support of a nationwide Medicare for All program yesterday, sending a strong message of support for ending for-profit health…
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