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New Jersey's oldest Black-owned newspaper circa 1904
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✨ Emmanuel Baptist Church of Tinton Falls, NJ: A God‑Sent Resource for Monmouth County’s Children and Families for Over 20 Years
This article highlights Emmanuel Baptist Church as a nurturing, culturally rich haven for Monmouth County youth. It celebrates the church’s free programs, safe transportation, and uplifting Black American faith traditions that help children grow into confident, responsible, community‑minded adults.

Karen Brittingham-Edmond
6 days ago3 min read


🍵 Afternoon Tea with K. Britt — Grief, Grit & Good Days Ahead: The Echo’s August 29th Community Roundup
Today’s Afternoon Tea With K. Britt blends scholarly insight with soulful community storytelling. From the tragic killing of Paco Moore to severe flooding, digital predation cases, and uplifting events at Leonardo State Marina, Echo News TV LLC highlights the stories shaping Monmouth County. Inspired by reporting from The Middletown Patch’s Carly Baldwin.

Karen Brittingham-Edmond
Aug 293 min read


W.E.B. Du Bois and the Birth of the Educated Negro Age: Psychological Triumph, Cultural Refinement, and the Rise of the New Negro
This dynamic historical feature uncovers how W.E.B. Du Bois and his mentors shaped a new era of Black freedom during Reconstruction. From abolitionist pioneers like Martin Delany to diplomatic leaders like Solomon Porter Hood and the rise of Pullman porters, this story reveals how educated Black citizens built institutions, advanced rights, and forged the foundations of modern Black America.

Karen Brittingham-Edmond
Aug 285 min read


ASBURY PARK’S NEW JIM CROW: How Modern Redevelopment Quietly Excludes Black Businesses While Masking Itself as Progress
Asbury Park’s redevelopment boom hides a deeper truth: Black businesses were displaced, erased, and excluded from the city’s economic revival. This investigation exposes how modern policies mirror Jim Crow patterns—and why confronting these inequities is urgent for New Jersey’s future.

Karen Brittingham-Edmond
Aug 214 min read


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


Sacred Legacy of Rev. Joseph Calhoun (July 2026): A Shepherd’s Life, A People’s Blessing
Honoring Rev. Joseph Calhoun of Salem Baptist Church (114 3rd Ave, Long Branch, NJ 07740), we remember a sacred legacy of faith and service. His pioneering work—bringing Monmouth County’s first Head Start program to Long Branch—opened doors for generations of children and families. This community blessing, rooted in Christian love and vision, must never be forgotten.

Karen Brittingham-Edmond
Aug 95 min read


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.

Umar Muhajjir
Jul 303 min read


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,

Umar Muhajjir (aka Stephen)
Jul 233 min read


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Echo News TV LLC – Middletown, New Jersey Statement from Publisher & Editor Karen Brittingham‑Edmond Concerning Fraud & Slander
Echo News TV LLC confirms Publisher & Editor Karen Brittingham‑Edmond is the target of a coordinated digital fraud and slander campaign, including unauthorized access to her Amazon KDP account, diverted royalties, and attempted brand hijacking via foreign domain registrations. Amazon confirmed unauthorized banking/address changes.

Karen Brittingham-Edmond
Jun 302 min read


🔥 “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.

Karen Brittingham-Edmond
Jun 244 min read


🔥 “THE ELEVATOR TO NOWHERE: Inside RPM Management’s Neglect, Broken Promises & the High Cost of ‘Affordable’ Housing in New Jersey” 🔥
Keansburg’s “affordable” promise is collapsing at The Cove by the Bay. Tenants report dead elevators, mold, unsafe conditions, and amenities funded but never delivered—while RPM Management profits and cuts staff. This isn’t inconvenience; it’s neglect with a body count waiting to happen. When federally backed housing fails Black families, seniors, and disabled residents, it’s not just bad management—it’s injustice. Accountability is overdue.

Karen Brittingham-Edmond
Jun 195 min read


📰 AFTERNOON TEA WITH K BRITT VARIETY NEWS June 13, 2026
Echo News TV LLC’s Afternoon Tea with K Britt: Variety News (June 13, 2026) offers a sharp, Black American journalistic roundup that moves from the cultural restoration of The Roots Picnic thanks to Jay, Beans, & Freeway to incisive political critique and community accountability. With scholarly clarity and pointed wit, Karen Brittingham‑Edmond frames each segment as both reportage and cultural analysis, tracing how power, economics, and public life intersect in real time.

Karen Brittingham-Edmond
Jun 1312 min read
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