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New Jersey's oldest Black-owned newspaper circa 1904
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đĽ âTHE ELEVATOR TO NOWHERE: Inside RPM Managementâs Neglect, Broken Promises & the High Cost of âAffordableâ Housing in New Jerseyâ đĽ
Keansburgâs âaffordableâ promise is collapsing at The Cove by the Bay. Tenants report dead elevators, mold, unsafe conditions, and amenities funded but never deliveredâwhile RPM Management profits and cuts staff. This isnât inconvenience; itâs neglect with a body count waiting to happen. When federally backed housing fails Black families, seniors, and disabled residents, itâs not just bad managementâitâs injustice. Accountability is overdue.

Karen Brittingham-Edmond
Jun 195 min read
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Broken Trust and Broken Arms: The Alarming Case of Daycare Negligence at âLittle People at Workâ
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This investigative report exposes the negligence suffered by Asianai Fosterâs son at âLittle People At Work,â amplifying a motherâs courageous demand for justice and highlighting how undermining Head Start programs endangers Black children. Through advocacy and analysis, it condemns institutional neglect and calls for urgent reforms to protect vulnerable families and restore accountability in American childcare.

Karen Brittingham-Edmond
Jun 75 min read
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(BPRW) 45 Minutes to Saving OurselvesÂ
About: Black Public Health Academy, HIV Possible, and Empower HIV Health are hosting community strategy meetings across Floridaâtitled â45 Minutes to Saving Ourselvesââto strengthen pathways to HIV services and improve health outcomes. The 45-minute format underscores the urgency of HIVâs impact on Floridaâs Black communities, where Black residents account for 45% of new HIV diagnoses.

Black P.R. Wire
May 82 min read
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A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Lido Deck: When Hantavirus Boarded the Cruise Ship?
Echo News TV LLC reports on a suspected hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius, where three passengers died, and others fell ill as investigators examine possible rodent exposure and rare human-to-human transmission. The article explains symptoms, risks, historical parallels, and practical prevention steps as the ship becomes a modern cautionary tale.

Karen Brittingham-Edmond
May 53 min read
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Why Indifference to Homelessness Must End.
This article examines the urgent crisis of homelessness among Black American families in New Jersey, highlighting systemic disparities, policy failures, and the ongoing legacy of civil rights leaders. It calls for immediate, equitable reform to end institutional indifference and restore justice for citizens historically marginalized by housing policies.

Karen Brittingham-Edmond
Apr 283 min read
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When Home Stops Feeling Safe: How New Jerseyâs CostâofâLiving Crisis Is Reshaping Families, Faith, and the Future
This article exposes the everyday struggles of New Jersey residents who are outraged by skyrocketing rent, unaffordable car insurance, and a broken healthcare systemâissues that force families into survival mode and threaten the meaning of home. It calls out the injustice, showing how these economic pressures reshape family life and demand urgent action.

Karen Brittingham-Edmond
Apr 224 min read
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Afternoon Tea Chat with Echo News TV LLC Spring Forward, Keansburg! Parade Pride, Community Voices, and Healthy Horizons Bloom in the Bayshore Area.
About today's Afternoon Tea Chat from Echo News TV LLC: This uplifting spring edition celebrates Keansburgâs renewed Memorial Day Parade and explores the deep roots of Memorial Day in African American history, offers vital health updates for New Jersey families, and spotlights the vibrant voices and events shaping our community. With features on public health, education, and local gatherings, itâs a joyful invitation to connect, reflect, and join in the Bayshoreâs blossoming

Karen Brittingham-Edmond
Apr 216 min read
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When the Smoke Clears: Why Science Says Medicinal Cannabis Deserves a Second Look
This article explores recent scientific findings that highlight the genuine therapeutic potential of medicinal cannabis, moving beyond outdated stigma and misinformation. With a pleasant outlook, it encourages readers to embrace open-minded, evidence-based conversations about cannabis as a promising tool for health and wellness

Karen Brittingham-Edmond
Apr 213 min read
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⨠Echo News TV LLC ShoutâOut: 4/20 Weekend at Premo Cannabis Keyport NJ! â¨
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A vibrant Echo News TV LLC spotlight celebrating Premo Cannabisâ 4/20 Weekend, honoring the Blackâowned Keyport dispensaryâs community spirit, free treats, and feelâgood vibes that keep the Bayshore lifted. This shoutâout captures the fun, flavor, and cultural pride that make Premo a local favorite.

Karen Brittingham-Edmond
Apr 181 min read
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From Disney's New Powerhouse to Burg Parade Day Drama: Echo Tea & Biscuits with K Britt Covers Industry Shifts, Keansburg's Bomb Scare, and Heart-Healthy Living
Echo News TV LLC's Variety Report delivers timely community updates and industry spotlights, blending entertainment breakthroughsâlike Atiya Henry's historic appointment at Disneyâwith vital public safety news and wellness insights. Each edition features engaging segments such as the Tea & Biscuits Chats with K Britt, offering fresh perspectives on today's most relevant topics.

Karen Brittingham-Edmond
Mar 294 min read
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The Healing Touch: How Holistic Care Revives the Journalistic Spirit
In Monmouth County, NJ, Echo Press News TV shares a personal account of how the emotional toll of reporting on foster care failures, missing Black children, & systemic displacement led to depression & a complete halt in writing. Confronted with the weight of âhard truth,â the author found their missionâ& mental healthâat risk.
Relief came through holistic care: a one-hour massage session at Brookdale Community Collegeâs Massage Therapy student clinic, recommended by the autho

Karen Brittingham-Edmond
Mar 263 min read
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A Communityâs Bravery, A Nationâs Failure: The Unbearable Loss of Christopher Redding
Christopher Redding's final act of heroismâshielding two younger students from gunfire at the cost of his own lifeâserves as a heartbreaking reminder of the innocence lost to Americaâs unchecked gun violence. His story exposes the tragic consequences of a system that, through both silence and suppression, fails to protect its most vulnerable. Christopherâs sacrifice calls for urgent change, so that no more lives are stolen by a preventable epidemic.

Karen Brittingham-Edmond
Feb 183 min read
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