Attorney Byron Cuthbert is a leading advocate for former NFL players suffering from CTE, relentlessly challenging legal barriers to secure fair compensation and medical support for disabled athletes and their families.

Gospel legend Fred Hammond and Dr. DeForest B. Soaries, Jr. have launched FBF&T, a groundbreaking media, theater, and film production company dedicated to faith-based storytelling, with their inaugural project "Hood Book" reimagining biblical narratives for a new generation.

Raquel Herring, trailblazing Afro-Latina entertainer and the original Mouseketeer, reclaims national prominence with her empowering media empire, viral podcast PlanetRoq, and acclaimed book "Falling Up," inspiring audiences with authenticity and resilience.

In today's edition of the Echo Press on 23 October 2025, we will explore the latest initiatives from Black churches in New Jersey aimed at enhancing voter turnout as Election Day approaches. Additionally, we will provide updates on the aftermath of the tragic wrong-way crash that claimed the lives of four Lakewood Yeshiva students and its impact on the community. As well as Jon Stewart pulling a Hugh Jackman in Asbury Park this month. Plus more!

New Jersey's "No Kings Movement" rallies against the rise of political racism, highlighting the urgent need to address systemic inequalities and advocate for public health in the face of daunting health disparities and dangerous ideologies.

This article celebrates the author of "What We Blacks Need To Do Part II" Vet, & Retired Teacher Mr. James Jerome Hankins, 80th birthday with gratitude for family and health, while urging readers to learn from history, stand up against injustice, support Civil Rights organizations like the NAACP, and vote for leaders who protect equality and freedom. It calls for unity, vigilance, and action to safeguard the future for the next generation.

Echo News TV LLC Variety News: The Schwartz family is suing the N.J. Dept of Military & Veterans Affairs after a dead tree killed their 12-year-old son, Lucas, in Lawrence Township. They claim the agency ignored the hazard. In other news, a buck disrupted Barber Culture Barbershop in Middletown, and Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore Univ Med Ctr is hosting a free flu clinic & blood drive in Neptune this October. Residents can also register for a virtual forum on Tinton Falls c

The Black Women’s Agenda, Inc. (BWA) hosted its 48th Annual Symposium Town Hall and Awards Luncheon on September 27 in Washington, D.C., with the theme "Lifting Every Voice." The event included discussions on Black women's health and civic engagement, featuring a surprise appearance by Kamala Harris, who advocated for activism. Several honorees, such as Maya V. Martin and Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie, were recognized for their contributions. President Gwainevere Catchings-He

New Jersey faces a hidden crisis as Black families are disproportionately impacted by homelessness, driven by decades of discriminatory policies and systemic neglect, while non-citizen populations receive expedited housing assistance. The Echo Newspaper exposes these injustices and calls on leaders and communities to demand accountability, equitable treatment, and urgent reforms to protect Black American families and children.

Annual investigations reveal alarming trends in homelessness disproportionately affecting Black American Families in New Jersey, driven by systemic inequities and legal deficiencies in eviction processes. These issues perpetuate barriers for vulnerable families, often leading to devastating consequences, including increased rates of foster care placements.

Naquel Anderson is a resilient single mother from Barnegat Township, NJ, who is fighting to clear her name after enduring wrongful allegations of child abuse, which led to a devastating nine-month separation from her children. Her journey highlights the systemic injustices faced by Black families, particularly single mothers, as they navigate the complex and often biased landscape of the justice system while striving to provide a safe and loving home for their children.

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