Focus NJ economic report update highlights Black unemployment
Black women were most disproportionately affected by unemployment in 2020. The jobless rate for Black women jumped from 4.5% at the end of 2019 to 14.6% at the end of 2020.
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Report finds doctors and the public face challenges in understanding and distinguishing early Alzheimer’s development from ‘normal aging’
The Alzheimer's Association 2022 Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures report unearthed new insights related to challenges both doctors and the American public face in understanding and diagnosing mild cognitive impairment (MCI), which is characterized by subtle changes in memory and thinking.
African Americans distrust social media as source for COVID-19 vaccine information
A new nationwide questionnaire reveals that a majority of African American adults believe that social media is the No. 1 source of misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines, and that false information intentionally targets the Black community.
Higher education affordability and transparency bills approved by committee
In an attempt to improve affordability and transparency on university and college campuses, the Senate Higher Education Committee today approved four bills that would expand financial aid and establish a student advisory commission.
Education hearing focuses on NJ children’s mental health, impact of COVID-19 pandemic on Students
The Senate Education Committee, chaired by Senator Vin Gopal, met on Monday, March 14, to receive testimony from a wide range of invited guests regarding child and youth mental health and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental and emotional health of students in New Jersey.
‘AfroPoP’ spotlights Black activism around the globe
ason 14 of AfroPoP: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange, the acclaimed documentary series showcasing contemporary stories from all corners of the African diaspora, launches this spring with true-life tales of Black artistry, advocacy and activism.
Sewa International plays key role in evacuating 467 African students from Ukraine
Sewa International Europe played a key role in evacuating 467 African students, including 367 from Nigeria, and another 100 from Namibia, Zambia, and South Africa, from Sumy, the northern region of Ukraine bordering Russia
HUD announces nearly $54 Million in awards to help people experiencing homelessness in NJ
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced over $2.6 billion in FY 2021 Continuum of Care (CoC) Competition Awards for roughly 7,000 local homeless housing and service programs across the United States.
Bill aims to combat mental health crisis in NJ schools
Most New Jersey schools show every indication that “the usual” has returned after two years of COVID, but Senator Kristin Corrado cautions that things aren’t always as they appear.
Report proposes ways to close the $300,000 racial wealth gap in NJ
Making the Two New Jerseys One: Closing the $300,000 Racial Wealth Gap in the Garden State.