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Tech
How Newark Is Using Tech to Rethink Public Safety
Intro When you hear “smart city,” you might picture self-driving cars or futuristic skyscrapers. But in Newark, “smart” means empowering…
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Tech
5 North Jersey Tech Startups to Watch
Who are the Players? Quick, name a tech startup in North Jersey. If you’re blanking, you’re not alone. Newark, Paterson,…
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City Hall
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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North Jersey on Soul: A Black-Centered Road Trip Through Culture, Cuisine, and Community
By Sean Burrowes – The American African INTRO: The Road TripThere’s something powerful about seeing yourself in the landscape.…
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Business
AI on the Frontlines: How Large Language Models, Automated Workflows, and AI Agents Are Transforming Life and Work
In just a few years, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has evolved from a distant curiosity to a core driver of business,…
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Beyond the Podium: What New Jersey’s City Council Meetings Really Mean for Black Communities
IntroEvery month, decisions that shape the lives of thousands are made in rooms many of us never enter. City council…
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Celebrating Black Joy in New Jersey’s Faith & Culture Spaces (Churches)
Intro If city hall is where policies are passed, then church halls, front porches, and community cookouts are where hearts…
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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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Celebrating 50 Years of Sisterhood: Delta Sigma Theta’s Impact on New Jersey and Beyond
Picture a room bathed in crimson and cream, filled with laughter, applause, and decades of legacy. This is how the…
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City Story
The Beat of Brick City: Why Newark’s Creativity Deserves a Bigger Stage
IntroNewark isn’t waiting for permission to be great. It never has. From the soulful echoes of Sarah Vaughan to the…
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