Northern New Jersey
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African Diaspora
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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Plainfield Eats: 8 Spots for the Best Soul Food and Beyond
You know those days when only a heaping plate of fried chicken, collard greens, and buttered cornbread will do? Plainfield’s…
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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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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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