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New Jersey's oldest Black-owned newspaper circa 1904


Echo's Juneteenth Spotlight's On Community Leader & Masonic Lodge Representative Mr. George E. Jelks
Dear readers, we are about to embark on a truth-telling interview with Mr. George E. Jelks, a member of Fidelity Lodge No.42 F&AM-PHA...

Karen Edmond
Jun 18, 202210 min read
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Why Talking To A Therapist Can Help People Grappling With The Aftermath Of An Traumatic Event.
All people deal with a variety of hassles on a daily bases. But when a person is traumatized certain care is needed. When experiencing a...

Karen Edmond
May 25, 20222 min read
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Was Tyson Wrong for Defending Himself? Local Black Community Share Their Opinion!
When one thinks of Black celebrities, specific individuals come to mind immediately. Names such as Chris Rock, Will Smith, Dave Chapelle,...

Karen Edmond
May 7, 20227 min read
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Notable Advancements For Black Americans April 2022!
April 2022 will go down in history as a historic turning point for America. Americans witnessed the historic and much fought for Emmett...

Karen Edmond
Apr 29, 20225 min read
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ALERT - ALERT - ALERT - ALERT
Facebook Long Branch Shout Out. Pls, pray for Mr. Donald Evans. Family members are very concerned, and the relaunched Echo supports them...

Karen Edmond
Feb 19, 20221 min read
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The Murder of Amir Locke & Why Police Violence Fatalities Towards Black Citizenship Go Unreported
Addendum: Rewrite in progress. The unfortunate death of young Amir Locke did not occur at his home. He spent a night at a friend's home...

Karen Edmond
Feb 6, 20225 min read
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"ENTWINED" NARRATIVE FILM EVENT NOV 14, 2021 1:00 PM-2:30 PM
(Above to the left Norris Branham Lenni Lenape Rock Family Historian pictured with Chief Vincent Mann of the Ramapough Lenape Turtle Clan...

Karen Edmond
Nov 10, 20212 min read
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How Art Imitates Life Through Popular Halloween Movie's Like "It"
Well, folks, it is that time of year again where people glorify the fear factor of scaring other human beings that only "Columbus Day &...

Karen Edmond
Oct 12, 20219 min read
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Why Attending Your High School Class Reunion Is Essential For Your Overall Well-being.
"There's a healing on the dance floor!" This year I had the pleasure of attending my 40th High School Reunion. I had every intention of...

Karen Edmond
Sep 28, 20214 min read
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Why knowing and acknowledging local Black history here in Monmouth County is important.
The Long Branch Housing Authority recently renamed Woodrow Wilson Projects the "John Lewis Commons." The reason is in concordance with...

Karen Edmond
Sep 19, 202110 min read
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Big Fun In The Sun Was Happening At The Annual Red Bank Community Block Party 2021!
This year's Annual Red Bank Community Block Party was a blast! Block party was held on August 14, 2021, on Drs James Parker Blvd in Red...

Karen Edmond
Aug 15, 20211 min read
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Why the Rock Family Volunteer Historic Cemetery Care Project Has Been Stymied By NAD & Ruffin Family
St. Thomas A.M.E. Zion Church representative told the Rock Family to stop providing resources and care to historic Pine Brook/Shadow Rest...

Karen Edmond
Aug 13, 202110 min read
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