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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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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
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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