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Trenton City Council president sued again
Embattled Trenton City council President Kathy McBride is being sued by the Trenton Police Superior Officer’s Association (SOA) for gross violations of the Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA) and not allowing residents, constituents, and others to speak openly at public City Council meetings, according to a copy of the lawsuit filed in the capital city on Tuesday.
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N.J. attorney general takes over Paterson Police Department
by Sophie Nieto-Munoz, New Jersey Monitor Attorney General Matt Platkin assumed control of the embattled Paterson Police Department Monday, three weeks after an anti-violence activist…
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…
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,…
Family begs for answers in death of New Jersey Councilwoman
On Wednesday afternoon, family members of slain New Jersey Councilwoman Eunice Dwumfour pleaded for answers from the police and the public in the unsolved murder…
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…
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…
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Famed Tuskegee Airmen honored in UMES campus exhibit
The Engineering and Aviation Sciences Center at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is currently hosting The Tuskegee Airmen: Legends of a Different Kind, an…
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…
Rosetta Tharpe, ‘Godmother of Rock & Roll,’ paved the way for Elvis, Little Richard, Chuck Berry
New Jersey resident and veteran actress Carrie Compere remembers the first time she heard the name Sister Rosetta Tharpe in 2011 during a visit to Graceland,…
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Arts u0026amp; 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…
Kwanza Jones releases 3 new tracks to go face to face against adversity
Acclaimed artist, Kwanza Jones, releases 3 new singles. The songs titled, “Time To Win,” “Turn It Around,” and “Whatever It Takes,” are thematically connected by the power…
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
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.
Kenneth C. Frazier announced as commencement speaker at Bowie State University
BOWIE, Md. – Kenneth C. Frazier, former president and chief executive officer of Merck & Co., Inc., will deliver remarks to more than 800 graduates at…
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Business u0026amp; Finance
Four smart ways to leverage your 2023 tax return
In a recent study from NerdWallet, 55% of Americans expect a tax refund this year. Your refund check is an excellent opportunity to set yourself up for…
PATH debuts 9-car service on Newark-World Trade Center line
HARRISON, N.J. – The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PATH) will take the first step today in a planned major expansion of PATH…
FirstEnergy named Top 50 Diversity Employer by Minority Engineer Magazine
AKRON, Ohio – For the first time in company history, FirstEnergy Corp. has been designated as a Top 50 Diversity Employer by Minority Engineer™ magazine. The…
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Health
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.
2023 top Blacks in Healthcare Awards announced
BlackDoctor.org (BDO), the leading online health & wellness destination for Black consumers, announces the highly anticipated list of distinguished honorees for the 8th Annual Top Blacks in Healthcare…
Why early detection of lung cancer is so important
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States. While early detection can vastly improve a patient’s chances to lead a full…
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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
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…
Sour Grapes in Trenton
In what is a concerted effort to not accept defeat and fade away quietly, disgraced ex-Trenton city councilwoman Robin Vaughn is among the plaintiffs according to…
Trenton Council names new President
Dozens of Trentonians celebrated earlier this week when newly elected Trenton Council member Teska Frisby was appointed President at-large of the council at the first official…
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