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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…