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Newark Construction Training Gets $250K Boost for High-Paying Jobs

Rep. LaMonica McIver presented the Urban League with a $250,000 check to expand Newark’s premier construction training center.

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Jerome Walker, owner of Backspin Records in Middlesex, N.J., has turned his lifelong love of music into a Black-owned vinyl haven. From rare jazz and soul to salsa and rock, his store is more than a record shop, it’s a community hub celebrating Black music and vinyl culture.

The Ultimate Guide To Black-Owned Gyms And Wellness Studios In New Jersey

Explore Black-owned gyms and fitness studios across New Jersey offering strength training, boxing, yoga, and inclusive community.

AI Revolution: Disruption Today, Growth Tomorrow For New Jersey’s Workforce

AI is reshaping New Jersey’s economy, displacing some jobs while driving long-term growth and new opportunities across key industries.

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.

New Grant Aims to Boost Small Businesses in Perth Amboy, New Brunswick

Middlesex County offers storefront improvement grants to small businesses in Perth Amboy and New Brunswick.

Shop Black This Holiday Season: Five NJ-Owned Businesses To Support

Black business advocates urge New Jersey shoppers to support Black-owned businesses this holiday season to strengthen local economies and close wealth gaps.

How We’re Building Black-Owned News In New Jersey

NJ Urban News CEO and co-founder Penda Howell shares his journey and mission to uplift and accurately represent Black communities in New Jersey.