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In Loving Memory of Melissa Perkins Atlantic Highlands, NJ
Melissa Perkins was a beacon of kindness and joy, cherished for her infectious smile and generous heart. From childhood creativity to her caring nature as an adult, Melissa touched lives with her warmth and resilience. Her memory inspires love, compassion, and hope in all who knew her. Melissa's celebration of life funeral service will be held at Emmanuel Baptist Church, Tinton Falls, NJ, where her father, Rev Robert Perkins, faithfully served as pastor for many years.
Karen Brittingham-Edmond
The Lie That Built America: How Propaganda, Policy, and Power Target Black Communities
Introducing Attorney Richard Ryles’ critique of how propaganda, policy, and power have constrained Black freedom. This Echo News TV LLC special report frames displacement, courtroom bias, and narrative control as systemic tools—and calls churches and civic leaders to defend Black land, history, and rights with vigilance.
Karen Brittingham-Edmond
🌊 When Fairness Falters: Why Every Citizen’s Complaint Deserves Respect — The Case of Nurse Nance
Echo News TV LLC examines Nurse Nance’s public complaint as a window into a bigger issue: citizens being dismissed when seeking basic legal clarity. This Community Affairs feature calls for due process, transparent communication, and equal respect from public institutions—because fairness and justice must apply to everyone.
Karen Brittingham-Edmond
Former Manchester Superintendent John Berenato Is Out! The Saga Continues
November 8, 2023 The articles outlining the many waves of abuse perpetrated by Superintendent Berenato against Principal Evelyn Swift were read by many; they outraged many, and justly so, calls for his dismissal rang out loud and clear by the Manchester, New Jersey community. A lot of attention was given to this story, and finally, victory was had after a long, drawn-out battle. On November 7, 2023, at approximately 7 P.M., Principal Evelyn Swift and the good people of Manche
Nov 8, 20234 min read
Local Kid From Asbury Park & Neptune Promoted To Medical Dir. Of Cooper Univ. Ambulatory Operations
Young Dr. Ernest Seth Egu was promoted to Medical Director of Ambulatory Operations for the Cooper Center for Healing, in April 2023...
Aug 5, 20233 min read
Long Branch NJ Executed Illegal Sundown Laws On Black Beach Goers on Juneteenth Weekend 2021.
Long Branch, NJ, a town during the '50s & '60s, would allow the KKK to dress in their unholy attire to have parades and march down...
Jun 23, 20215 min read
The Lie That Built America: How Propaganda, Policy, and Power Target Black Communities
Introducing Attorney Richard Ryles’ critique of how propaganda, policy, and power have constrained Black freedom. This Echo News TV LLC special report frames displacement, courtroom bias, and narrative control as systemic tools—and calls churches and civic leaders to defend Black land, history, and rights with vigilance.
16 hours ago5 min read
When Empowerment Becomes Performance: The Quiet Erosion of Black Citizens’ Political Power in New Jersey
Governor Mikie Sherrill’s Trenton celebration of the John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act is framed as civic uplift, but the article argues it functions more as political performance than protection. It questions who benefits from the symbolism while Black communities face displacement, child safety failures, and shrinking economic and political power. The piece warns that empowerment rhetoric can mask quiet erosion.
5 days ago2 min read
Echo News Variety Report: Justice, Safety & Wellness Stories Shaping Black America Today
Echo News TV LLC’s July 24 Variety Report spotlights urgent stories impacting Black American families—from unanswered questions in the Nolan Wells autopsy, to a massive Southern egg recall, to climate shifts affecting NJ, to a powerful film exposing medical bias against Black women, and a near‑tragedy involving a 6‑year‑old at summer camp. A sharp, advocacy‑driven look at safety, justice, and wellness.
Jul 246 min read
🌊 Summer on the Shore: Monmouth County’s Most Joyful Family Adventures Await You!
Discover Monmouth County’s best Jersey Shore family adventures—from Long Branch’s Pier Village boardwalk fun to Keansburg’s amusement rides and waterpark thrills, plus community nights and waterfront parks in Atlantic Highlands, Neptune, and Keyport. A joyful guide to safe, inclusive summer events for all.
Newark’s August Festivals Celebrate Black Culture, Food, Music, and Family Joy
Newark, NJ welcomes August 2026 with festivals celebrating Black culture, cuisine, and creativity. The NJ African Restaurant Week Festival (Aug 22–23) brings African & Caribbean food vendors, Afrobeat/Amapiano performances, chef competitions, kids’ zones, and a marketplace of Black-owned businesses.
Red Bank Rises: Block Parties, Jazz, and Black Heritage Bring Families Together This August
Red Bank, NJ lights up August 2026 with family-friendly celebrations of Black heritage—Count Basie Birthday Weekend Block Party, a new NJ Black Heritage Trail marker, and events at the T. Thomas Fortune Cultural Center, including the Tiny Porch Jazz Series and Art of Social Justice sessions.
🌊 When Fairness Falters: Why Every Citizen’s Complaint Deserves Respect — The Case of Nurse Nance
Echo News TV LLC examines Nurse Nance’s public complaint as a window into a bigger issue: citizens being dismissed when seeking basic legal clarity. This Community Affairs feature calls for due process, transparent communication, and equal respect from public institutions—because fairness and justice must apply to everyone.
Reverberating The Echo
From Newark to the world, “Reverberating The Echo” is a heartfelt reflection on why reviving New Jersey’s oldest Black-owned newspaper (founded in 1904) matters now. If even one sentence lifts a reader through life’s trials, the mission is working—but The Echo’s future depends on you. Support the relaunch by reading, sharing, commenting, and donating what you can. Let’s reverberate this legacy—one Echo at a time.
From the Underground Railroad to the State Capitol: Rev. Dr. Robert Turner’s Joyful 40-Mile March for Reparations in New Jersey
Rev. Dr. Turner, pastor of Empowerment Temple AME Church & Commissioner w/ the Nat'l African American Reparations Commission, joyfully completed his 46th “40 Miles for 40 Acres” walk, journeying from the historic Peter Mott House to Trenton’s State Capitol. This spirited trek, rooted in hope & justice, shines a bright light on an urgent petition calling for the passage of 2 pivotal reparations bills. United w/a diverse coalition, Turner’s cheerful persistence inspires action,
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Echo News TV LLC Share: The Ryles Report—“Black America Lost More Than We Admit” (Premiered August 6, 2026)
In this impactful episode of The Ryles Report, Attorney Richard Ryles reflects on the vital assets Black America once held—strong communities, dedicated educators, generational land, and a culture of accountability and progress. Ryles challenges listeners to consider what has been lost over time, from family legacy to self-determination, and shares personal stories of resilience and inheritance.
With honesty and wisdom, he urges Black America to examine not just what was left by ancestors, but what we are leaving for future generations. Watch “Black America Lost More Than We Admit” and join the discussion: What should Black America rebuild first?
Title: I Remember When Puerto Rican People Were Black Like Me: Homage to Denise Oliver-Velez
About: This reflective article honors Denise Oliver-Velez and explores the once-strong alliance between Black Americans and Puerto Rican citizens on the East Coast. Through personal memory and historical analysis, it highlights how shared African and Indigenous ancestry fostered unity during the Civil Rights era, while examining how demographic shifts and systemic discrimination fractured these bonds.
The Long War Against Black Citizenship: How Racist Narratives, Political Coalitions, and Imported Ideologies Were Weaponized to Undermine President Obama & Black America
This special report traces a century-long architecture of anti-Black exclusion, examining how racialized propaganda, gendered dehumanization, and strategic political coalitions—often reinforced by imported caste ideologies—were mobilized to contest Black citizenship and delegitimize the Obama presidency. Grounded in historical and institutional research, it situates contemporary attacks within enduring campaigns against Black political power.
🔥 “The River She Was Told to Paddle: A Black Congressional Mother’s Ordeal and the Political Machinery That Failed Her”
Rep. LaMonica McIver’s rise should have been protected, not politicized. This advocacy report follows how a young Black mother in Congress became the public target for strategies shaped by power brokers, while Black families in her district face displacement and neglect. We call for accountability, solidarity, and a return to serving the people who first believed in her.
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