Final Call: Apply For NJ Black Women’s Collective Leadership Institute By Jan. 5

With a Jan. 5 deadline approaching, NJ professionals have limited time to apply for the NJBWC 2026 Leadership Institute launching Feb. 7.

Celebrating New Jersey’s Black-Owned Businesses Of 2025

A roundup of Black-owned businesses in New Jersey making an impact in 2025, from fashion and food to wellness and entrepreneurship.

NJ’s Health Care Tax Credits Will Expire Soon. Advocates Call For More Time.

The expiration of enhanced ACA tax credits could raise NJ premiums by 174%, threatening coverage for hundreds of thousands of residents.

NJ Fights Senior Loneliness With $4M Grant

New Jersey launches a $4M program to reduce loneliness and boost social connections for older adults and people with disabilities.

Founder Of NYC’s First Black Daily Newspaper Dies At 88

Thomas H. Watkins, pioneering founder of NYC’s first Black-owned daily, has died at 88, leaving a lasting impact on the Black Press.

10 Best Books Of 2025: The Ultimate Year-End Reading List

Our Best of 2025 roundup features ten must-read fiction and nonfiction books to inspire, challenge, and entertain in the new year.

The Voting Rights Act Is Under Threat. So Are Workers’ Rights.

Supreme Court decisions weakening the Voting Rights Act threaten democracy, racial equity, and the power of working people nationwide.

Gary Tyler Threads Racism, Resilience And Redemption Into One Powerful Memoir

Gary Tyler recounts his wrongful conviction and 41 years in Angola Prison, exposing racism, resilience, and hope in Stitching Freedom.

Where To See Holiday Light Shows In New Jersey (2025 Guide)

Find the best holiday light shows in New Jersey for 2025, from zoo displays to drive-through experiences across North, Central, and South Jersey.

Multiple Arrests Made In Middlesex County’s Operation Bad Santa

Twelve arrests were made in Middlesex County’s Operation Bad Santa, targeting alleged online child predators.