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New Jersey's oldest Black-owned newspaper circa 1904
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The Cognitive Psychology of Self‑Hate: How Racism Rewires the Black Mind — And Why Our Communities Must Confront It Now
A crisis is unfolding inside Black America: racism has rewired cognition into denial, shame, and self-hate—turning communities against struggling families in poverty. Drawing on cognitive psychology, policy history, and health research, this article exposes the damage and demands urgent solidarity, healing, and accountability now.

Karen Brittingham-Edmond
Aug 195 min read


When Silence Becomes Complicity: The Death of Nolan Wells and America’s Modern Lynching Crisis
Ocean Springs, MS: 18-year-old Nolan Wells’ suspicious death on Horn Island becomes a national warning. This exposé examines alleged investigative failures, privilege shielding key witnesses, and a wider pattern of Black deaths quickly labeled “suicide.” Part 1 centers a mother’s cry for truth, accountability, and equal justice.

Karen Brittingham-Edmond
Aug 184 min read


A Mockery of Our Own: How White Nationalist Kool‑Aid Turned Some Black Voices Against Their Struggling Neighbors — And Why Self‑Hate Is Literally Killing Us
This editorial examines how internalized racism and respectability politics can lead some Black voices to echo white nationalist narratives that stigmatize poor Black communities. Drawing on Ronald E. Hall’s research on self-hate and leukocyte telomere length, it argues that such ideology carries measurable biological costs and calls for solidarity, structural justice, and Black pride as a life-preserving corrective.

Karen Brittingham-Edmond
Aug 175 min read


Arthur L. Jenkins Explores Identity, Survival, and Self-Discovery in The Prince of Brown: A Fictional Memoir
Award-winning writer and mental health professional Arthur L. Jenkins debuts The Prince of Brown, a lyrical novel tracing a Black queer man’s journey through trauma, love, and healing.

Karen Brittingham-Edmond
Aug 172 min read


⛱️ “Another Beautiful Day in the Burg”: Keansburg, NJ, Shines as the Bayshore’s Brightest Gem
Keansburg is the Shore with a real heartbeat: free beach, bay breezes, skyline views, and boardwalk magic since 1904. “Another Beautiful Day in the Burg” is more than a slogan—it’s a comeback spirit. Come for the rides, waterpark, and zeppoles; stay for the soul, history, and hometown welcome.

Karen Brittingham-Edmond
Aug 165 min read


A President Without Loyalty: How Trump’s Reckless Choices Shattered Trust, Endangered Lives, and Betrayed the American People
Echo News TV LLC (est. 1904) delivers principled, evidence-minded commentary at the intersection of faith, civic integrity, and constitutional order. From Hazlet, New Jersey, we examine power with moral clarity—especially when leadership appears to endanger lives, erode trust, and weaken democratic norms. Our mission remains unchanged: speak for communities too often ignored.

Karen Brittingham-Edmond
Aug 154 min read


Refinery29 and Eos Partner to Launch NOSEDIVE, an Original Fragrance Podcast Hosted by Asia Grant
Refinery29 and eos launch NOSE DIVE, an original fragrance podcast hosted by Asia Grant. Debuting August 17, 2026, the 5-episode season explores how scent shapes identity, memory, and culture through conversations with leading celebrities, creators, and fragrance experts.

Black P.R. Wire
Aug 134 min read


Sip Smart, Live Light: How Hidden Sugary Drinks Are Holding Our Communities Back
Sip Smart, Live Light explores how hidden sugars in everyday drinks—lattes, juices, sodas, punches, lemonades, and mixed cocktails—can derail health goals and worsen obesity risks. It connects physical health to mental wellness in Black communities and shares simple steps: choose water/unsweetened drinks, eat more fiber and produce, and move joyfully.

Karen Brittingham-Edmond
Aug 133 min read


Afternoon Tea with K Britt: Jersey Waters, Neighborhood Warnings & Young Minds on the Rise
Echo News TV LLC’s Afternoon Tea with KBritt delivers a powerful blend of community awareness, cultural insight, and creative storytelling. Today’s edition highlights safety, innovation, and resilience across the Jersey Shore, offering readers thoughtful perspectives rooted in Black American experience.

Karen Brittingham-Edmond
Aug 126 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.

Karen Brittingham-Edmond
Jul 246 min read


New Jersey Maternal and Infant Health Innovation Authority Announces G.L.O.W. Program Awardees Through $1 Million Community Investment Initiative
The New Jersey Maternal and Infant Health Innovation Authority (NJMIHIA) has awarded $1 million through its G.L.O.W. Program to 15 community-based organizations across New Jersey. The initiative combines grants, mentorship, and technical support to strengthen maternal and infant health services, focusing on innovation, mental health, workforce, and equity. Awardees will join a year-long capacity-building academy to boost their impact statewide.

New Jersey Maternal & Infant Health Innovation Authority
Jul 235 min read


A Baby’s Life for a Box of Diapers: How America’s Racialized Policing Machinery Killed Kohen Kartier Wiley
Echo News TV LLC publishes reporting and commentary that centers Black communities and demands public accountability. This press release examines the killing of 1‑year‑old Kohen Kartier Wiley after a false shoplifting claim, tracing how racialized policing—rooted in historical control, reinforced by biased tactics and escalation training—continues to endanger Black families, and calling for urgent reform.

Karen Brittingham-Edmond
Jun 224 min read
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