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JPMorgan Chase Survey Shows Black-Owned Businesses Optimistic About 2023
Over the last several years, owners of small minority businesses have faced an inordinate number of challenges, given the COVID-19 pandemic and its unprecedented impact on almost every aspect of life.
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The World According to Dominic
Black on Black Crime Shrouded in Blue–The Murder of Tyre Nichols Within the Black community, there’s always been a love-hate relationship between folks in the hood…
Schooled in Ebonics
During a recent interview, I was bluntly and directly told that the phrase “hood rat,” is a derogatory term and that I should refrain from ever…
Wu-Tang: A Legacy of Hip-Hop
In an effort to continue and preserve the legacy of Hip-hop music, and more specifically, one of the music industry’s giants, limited copies of The Wu-Tang…
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Arts & Culture
Anthony Hamilton teams with African Ancestry Testing to challenge fans to unlock their family history
Off the heels of holiday home goings, fans across the world are invited to take a transformative journey with GRAMMY award-winning musician Anthony Hamilton that will…
Olisae coming up on next wave of Afrobeat artists
With the recent championing of Afrobeats worldwide over the last several years, Nigeria is at the forefront of elevating Artists who continue to challenge the genre…
Solo travel tips
Whether you’re a lone wolf at heart or looking to broaden your sense of independence, traveling solo can be a richly empowering and satisfying experience.
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Education
Murphy Administration announces availability of $350 million for school construction projects throughout NJ
The Murphy Administration announced the upcoming availability of $350 million for high-priority capital projects in school districts throughout the state.
Protecting Our Democracy launches ad to combat book bans
Protecting Our Democracy is launching a six-figure digital advocacy campaign that targets book bans and other attacks on our democratic institutions. The campaign will kick off…
Creme of Nature announces its 3rd Annual HBCU Scholarship
Hair care brand Creme of Nature is pleased to announce that its scholarship for HBCU students has returned for a third year. The fund will be…
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Business & Finance
TAX TIME: On EITC Awareness Day, IRS and partners promote major tax benefit to millions of low- and moderate-income workers
The IRS and partners nationwide today kicked off their Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day outreach campaign to help millions of Americans who earned $59,187 or less last…
U.S. companies anticipate increased hiring in the first half of 2023
Despite market volatility, companies across the country have plans to hire early this year and are scrambling to staff up.
Allyson Browne McKithen Appointed Executive Director, World Trade Center in Washington
Becomes First Black Woman at the Helm of the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center Allyson Browne McKithen recently broke a formidable glass ceiling after…
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Health
Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan New Jersey launches virtual health center
Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan New Jersey (PPMNJ) is expanding our telemedicine offerings furthering our commitment to provide care.
University Hospital earns re-designation as a Baby-Friendly Hospital
As part of its continued commitment to the care of expectant mothers, postpartum parents, and their babies, University Hospital (UH) announced today that the Hospital has…
RWJBarnabas Health named one of America’s greatest workplaces for diversity
RWJBarnabas Health has been recognized by Newsweek as one of “America’s Greatest Workplaces 2023 for Diversity.” RWJBarnabas Health is one of 1,000 companies in the United States to…
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Sports
Invesco QQQ Legacy Classic brings HBCU basketball to Newark
The Invesco QQQ Legacy Classic is a college basketball showcase featuring HBCUs
Coaches honored at NJSCA Hall of Fame event
A crowd of nearly 300 gathered at Pines Manor in Edison on Sunday for the 27th annual New Jersey Scholastic Coaches Association Hall of Fame awards…
Eric LeGrand earns New Jersey Sportscaster of the Year
Eric LeGrand of the RWJBarnabas Health Rutgers Sports Network was named the New Jersey Sportscaster of the Year, the National Sports Media Association (NSMA) announced.
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Politics
A Fresh start for the city of Trenton
As soon as I heard, read, and confirmed that Reed Gusciora had been re-elected as mayor of the city of Trenton and some members of the…
Moore becomes Maryland’s First Black Governor
Democrat Wes Moore, 44, made history in Maryland on Nov. 7, becoming the state’s first Black governor. His victory puts the governorship back in control of…
The World According to Dominic
Hundreds of thousands of Americans have already exercised their right in this year’s critically important midterm elections, either through mail-in ballots or early voting.
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