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Bergen County, NJ: A County of Culture, Contrasts, and Community Power
Bergen County, NJ: A County of Contrasts, Culture, and Community Power Stretching from the Palisades cliffs to the foothills of…
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How Africans Hijacked Essence Festival
A Cultural Crossroads In recent years, tensions between Foundational Black Americans (FBA) and members of the broader African diaspora—including Caribbean…
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The Story of Juneteenth: America’s Newest Federal Holiday
Introduction: From Galveston to the Capital On June 19, 1865, two and a half years after President Lincoln signed the…
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5 New Jersey Designers Redefining Streetwear
Intro: Why Jersey Streetwear Can’t Be Ignored Forget Silicon Valley’s hoodies or L.A.’s athleisure, right here in the Garden State,…
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Paterson’s Hidden Tunnels: Secrets Beneath the Silk City
Yo, Paterson, you know your city took silk global, but did you know it spun a secret underground labyrinth to…
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The Ghosts of Washington Park: Newark’s Haunted History
Intro: Welcome to Newark’s Spookiest Block Party You pull up to Washington Park thinking you’re just catching a summer concert…
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Newark’s 1967 Rebellion and Today’s Struggle for Minority Rights
The Newark Rebellion of 1967: Causes and Voices of Protest National Guardsman passes a smashed storefront on Springfield Avenue in…
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Newark’s Black‑Owned Daycares Reshaping Childcare
Drop into a typical Newark morning: parents juggling work schedules, school runs, and Noah’s needs. Amidst this, one question remains…
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