“Our program is about telling a series of historical narratives that aren’t included in Black History Month traditionally.”
Check out some of our top stories this week in Newark and Essex County.
“This hub is our opportunity to restore our children’s faith and trust in us,” a supporter of the new program said.
The world is filled with humor, inspiration and beauty. Here are seven stories to make you smile from Essex County, New Jersey.
New Jersey has one of the highest percentages of Muslim residents in the nation.
A popular parade, restaurant tour and flag raising event are among the activities being planned for this year’s “Portugalidade” in Newark.
The longtime civil rights activist will be among those honoring the memory of Martin Luther King Jr. at Newark’s annual tribute.
Essex County has declared a “Code Blue” alert ahead of a frigid winter weather forecast. Here's where you can find shelter.
The free community expungement event will take place in Newark on Martin Luther King Day.
PEEK INSIDE: Once shipping containers, the dorm-style rooms at Hope Village II will provide housing to 20 people experiencing homelessness.
Essex County will be bringing back its annual “Project Homeless Connect Day” event for 2024.
The NJSP requires all boaters to take a boat safety course and the proctored exam.
Her rescuer, John DeBacker, is well known in the area as a digital creator whose mission is to 'help animals, one life at a time.'
A group of Newark high school students got to design cleats for Garrett Wilson. A nonprofit led a workshop to “experiment with fashion.”
A new dog park recently opened in Newark. Meanwhile, the renovation of a restroom near the children’s playground continues.
What is it like to turn 100-years-old? Newark’s most recent centenarian had three words to say when asked about her long lifespan.
Impact100 Essex has awarded 2023 “Equity Grants” to three local groups, including SHE Wins Inc. and Keys 2 Success.
The United Community Corporation will distribute more than $750,000 to 12 local organizations that are running shelter programs.
Hundreds of Filipino Catholic priests from across the nation converged in New Jersey for a landmark “cultural celebration.”
Newark has been seeing some serious vegan advocacy lately. Catch up with two recent stories here.
A nonprofit is planning to give away hundreds of Barbie dolls to young girls in the Brick City in the name of empowerment.
Beloved Christmas Tradition Returns December 13 and December 14
The NTU Education Foundation will be paying tribute to Robert John Braun, Mary Bennett and Bashir Akinyele.
The My Brother's Keeper Newark report says there are six “key life milestones” that can help to create change on a systemwide basis.
The Sheila Y. Oliver Civic Association will educate and empower young women of color who are interested in government or community service.
An old railway will become a hiking-biking path in Montclair, Glen Ridge, Bloomfield, Belleville, Newark, Kearny, Secaucus and Jersey City.
The Newark Public Library will host its annual fundraiser, “Booked for the Evening,” on Dec. 6.
Guests include Mayor Ras Baraka and Nina Cooke John, the architect behind the city’s Harriet Tubman monument.