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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.

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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.

Meet Roxanne Brown, The First African American And The First Woman President Of The United Steelworkers

Roxanne Brown, poised to lead the United Steelworkers, discusses her historic rise, the union’s diversity, and her vision for workers.

Newark Regional Business Partnership Hosts Engage & Exchange Luncheon Featuring Dodge  Foundation President & CEO Samra Haider 

NRBP’s final Engage & Exchange Luncheon featured Dodge Foundation CEO Samra Haider on equity-focused philanthropy.

East Coast Calligraphy: Turning A Love Of Handwriting Into A Thriving Business

East Coast Calligraphy founder Michele Bates transforms a lifelong love of handwriting into a thriving Black-owned creative business, offering custom calligraphy and inspiring a new generation of artists.

Good News In Gary And Pittsburgh — But Still America Declines
Black and Latino Investors Show Financial Optimism Despite Economic Pressures

Black and Latino investors stay confident and focused on long-term wealth despite inflation, J.P. Morgan research shows.

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Audible Unveils The Pillars Retail Hub In Newark

Audible and Newark opened The Pillars, a new 15,000-sq-ft retail hub boosting small businesses and community life near Harriet Tubman Square.

Hunger Free Breaking Barriers To End Food Insecurity In Hudson County

Hunger Free, founded by Stephanie Glover Wilson, has grown from a Bayonne pantry to a Hudson County lifeline, delivering food and dignity to families in need.

NJ Urban News Receives $120K Grant To Expand Coverage Of Black And Brown Communities

NJ Urban News won a $120K grant to expand coverage of Black and brown communities, boost investigative reporting, and grow engagement.