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New Jersey's oldest Black-owned newspaper circa 1904
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Rights for Sale: The Internal Betrayal Behind America’s New Civil Rights Rollback
This investigative editorial examines America’s civil rights rollback and the internal betrayal behind it, focusing on efforts to weaken disability protections, community-based care, and Olmstead. It centers families of disabled children—especially Black families—who face institutionalization, abandonment, and rising costs when evidence-based home care is denied. The article calls for accountability and collective action.

Karen Brittingham-Edmond
22 hours ago5 min read


Echo News TV LLC Consumer Affairs Special Report 🕵🏽♀️: "The $29 Tide: CVS, GLP‑1 Weight Loss Hopes, and the Coupon That Never Washes Ashore!"
Echo News TV LLC investigates CVS MinuteClinic’s $29 GLP-1 consultation and its “as low as $149” manufacturer-coupon claim. This Consumer Affairs Special Report examines unclear eligibility, medication access, pricing, insurance limits, and the risks consumers may face when affordability is suggested but not guaranteed. New Jersey readers receive practical questions to ask before paying for a weight-loss consultation.

Karen Brittingham-Edmond
Sep 304 min read


Coastlines, Cancer Concerns & Community Courage During an Autumn Nor’easter: The Afternoon Tea with K. Britt 🍵 Is Served
Today’s Afternoon Tea With K. Britt blends urgent weather updates, heartfelt community advocacy, and science‑based reporting. From a strengthening nor’easter impacting New Jersey’s coast, to the emotional fight for answers in the death of Nolan Wells, to the DEP’s findings on Keyport’s cancer concerns, Echo News TV LLC delivers clarity, compassion, and truth for our readers.

Karen Brittingham-Edmond
Sep 257 min read


A Quick, Clear Guide to Voting in N.J. November 2026
This guide examines New Jersey’s November 2026 elections through a civic, scholarly, and community-centered lens. It identifies the U.S. Senate and House contests, local races, ballot measures, and reliable resources for verifying candidate records. Emphasizing coastal stewardship, public accountability, and informed participation, the article explains how voting shapes education, infrastructure, healthcare, environmental policy, and community resilience

Karen Brittingham-Edmond
Sep 242 min read


✨ 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
Sep 153 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
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