Hosted by Jonathan McReynolds and Tasha Cobbs Leonard, the 38th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards captivated audiences with powerhouse performances and heartfelt moments that brought the power of Gospel music to life. During a star-studded ceremony at Las Vegas’ Orleans Arena, the winners in key categories were unveiled
The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) announced an agreement with the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (NJHMFA) to provide a $10 million low-interest rate loan through the Downtown Living Initiative Program (DLIP) to RPM Development of Montclair, New Jersey in support of its Van Sciver project in the City of Trenton.
Singer Dionne Warwick was honored with the SoundExchange Music Fairness Award. The accolade recognizes Warwick's advocacy work with SoundExchange and the musicFIRST coalition in support of the American Music Fairness Act (AMFA), a bill endorsed by SoundExchange, which ensures artists are paid when their music is played on terrestrial radio.
The ALIVE Podcast Network, a podcast platform dedicated to amplifying Black voices and empowering content creators, announces a strategic partnership with RIVERSIDE.FM, a leading audio and video recording platform known for its cutting-edge technology, to launch "Riverside Black Creative HUB - Powered by ALIVE Podcast Network."
For those who appreciate and savor the intricacies and creativity of jazz, you should mark your calendars for Saturday, August 19, when the Paterson Eastside Neighborhood Association 2.0, in partnership with the City of Paterson/Community Policing, returns to host its third annual Jazz in the Park event.
The General Synod of the United Church of Christ made history on July 3, 2023 when it elected the Rev. Karen Georgia Thompson as the first woman, and the first Black woman, to lead the denomination as General Minister and President.
Hosted by The American College of Financial Services— a nonprofit, accredited institution delivering an educational and impact platform for financial professionals, nonprofit leaders and consumers —the Annual Conference of African American Financial Professionals (CAAFP) will be held in Chicago, IL, August 7-9, 2023.
The Global Leadership Summit will bring ministry and marketplace expertise together on August 3-4, 2023, empowering participants to ignite change where it is needed most. The two-day summit will broadcast live to more than 400 sites across the country, inspiring 60,000 people in the U.S. to lead boldly and wisely.
Governor Murphy said, “This initiative represents one component of my Administration’s broader efforts to grow our educational workforce. This year’s budget also includes millions of dollars for student teacher living stipends, grants to improve educator quality of life, additional funding for the Teachers Loan Redemption Program, and other initiatives to show our appreciation for all those who choose to dedicate their lives to nurturing New Jersey students."
