Because of its deep roots in the institution of slavery, New Jersey has been called the “slave state of the North.” NJ’s slavery and the generations of structural racism that…

Governor’s Environmental Excellence Awards awarded annually to individuals and organizations that demonstrate commitment and leadership on environmental issues. Newark, NJ – Mayor Ras J. Baraka and Department of Water and…

14 organizations across Newark will gain funds to promote urban agriculture, spur sustainable food cooperatives, and support healthy eating and community gardens. Newark, New Jersey — Mayor Ras J. Baraka…
Monday, April 25, 2022 — On this edition of Vantage Point, The Professor Dr. Ron Daniels is joined by special guests Chris Smalls and Larry Hamm. Topic #1 Victory for…

By Jennifer Popper, TAPinto — Editor’s Note: This is to acknowledge that the resolution being introduced is specific to an Assembly bill about Newark, not Plainfield. An earlier version of…

Mayor calls it an important step toward meeting his five-year equitable growth goal of creating or preserving 6,600 affordable homes in Newark Newark, NJ, March 8, 2022 — At today’s…
Monday, February 7, 2022 — Special guest Mayor Ras J. Baraka joins the Professor Dr. Ron Daniels on Vantage Point. Topic #1: State of Newark Report With special guest Ras…

Newark, NJ — Mayor Ras J. Baraka was awarded the New Jersey Citizen Action’s Innovative Leader Award on Wednesday for what the organization described as “being a true champion of…
Monday, December 6, 2021 — On this edition of Vantage Point, host Dr. Ron Daniels aka The Professor talks with Deputy Mayor of Newark, Rahaman Muhammad and National Co-Chair N’COBRA,…

Newark, NJ — Mayor Ras J. Baraka, Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba of Jackson, Mississippi, Jazz and R&B Legend James Mtume, New Jersey Institute of Technology President Dr. Joel Bloom, and…

Newark, New Jersey – The National League of Cities (NLC) released a 17-page report by the league’s Reimagining Public Safety Task Force, created to address police violence and inequities that…

Newark will issue a Request for Proposals to invite community-based organizations to participate over next three years; Initiatives to address trauma, health disparities, and social determinants as a health issue…