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New Jersey's oldest Black-owned newspaper circa 1904
Community News & Opinion Articles


A Community Conversation About Safety, Unusual Nighttime Activity, and the Need for Consistent Patrols at Keansburg Beach
This formal community incident report documents a resident’s non-emergency safety observation at Keansburg Beach (July 26, 2026). It presents a factual timeline, offers balanced interpretations, and explains—using established insights from public-safety and behavioral research—why clustered anomalies can warrant civic reporting. It also recommends practical measures to strengthen oversight.

Karen Brittingham-Edmond
6 days ago15 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


The Long War Against Black Citizenship: How Racist Narratives, Political Coalitions, and Imported Ideologies Were Weaponized to Undermine President Obama & Black America
This special report traces a century-long architecture of anti-Black exclusion, examining how racialized propaganda, gendered dehumanization, and strategic political coalitions—often reinforced by imported caste ideologies—were mobilized to contest Black citizenship and delegitimize the Obama presidency. Grounded in historical and institutional research, it situates contemporary attacks within enduring campaigns against Black political power.

Karen Brittingham-Edmond
Jul 64 min read


ELEVATORS DOWN, DIGNITY DOWN: New Jersey Seniors Demand Action as Federally Funded Housing Fails Them
Echo News TV LLC investigates public failures that harm real people. In New Jersey’s federally funded senior housing, broken elevators have trapped elders, could cause falls, and blocked medical care—while officials and managers stall. We document the facts, cite standards, and demand immediate repairs and accountability. If leaders keep dodging, we’ll bring national attention to set the record straight. Or at least get Gina & Pam from "The Martin Show" to shame guilty parti

Karen Brittingham-Edmond
Jul 16 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


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


🔥 “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


COMMUNITY PETITION STOP THE ILLEGAL SALE OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN NEW JERSEY
This Echo News TV LLC petition demands justice for Rachel Fann and every Black family facing displacement in New Jersey’s “affordable” housing pipeline. We call for investigation, statewide audits, civil-rights enforcement, and real tenant protections—because homes built with public dollars must never be flipped without due process, transparency, and accountability.

Karen Brittingham-Edmond
Jun 121 min read


ECHO NEWS TV ADVOCACY REPORT: Stolen Homes, Stolen Peace: The Psychological Toll of New Jersey’s Affordable Housing Failures on Black Citizen Mothers
Rachel Fann’s case in Monmouth County reveals how NJ’s affordable housing failures can destabilize Black single mothers. After 6 years in a federally supported unit meant to remain protected, she alleges her home was sold without due process or transparency. The resulting displacement, dismissal by officials, & lack of meaningful advocacy reflect a wider pattern of neglect. Housing insecurity fuels chronic stress, racialized anxiety, & fear for family stability. Her anger is

Karen Brittingham-Edmond
Jun 124 min read


Broken Trust and Broken Arms: The Alarming Case of Daycare Negligence at “Little People at Work”
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This investigative report exposes the negligence suffered by Asianai Foster’s son at “Little People At Work,” amplifying a mother’s 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


📰 Walls of Silence Monsignor John P. Delaney Hall: ICE and the Erosion of Oversight May 26, 2026
Echo News TV LLC critically examines how Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s militarized policies at Monsignor John P. Delaney Hall in Newark, New Jersey, have eroded oversight and silenced dissent. Drawing on social sciences and Black feminist psychology, Echo highlights the urgent need for transparent and accountable governance.

Karen Brittingham-Edmond
May 262 min read


ECHO NEWS TV LLC — SPECIAL EDITORIAL & ADVOCACY LETTER: A FORMAL PUBLIC REBUKE OF SYSTEMIC NEGLECT
(Press Release + Complaint + International Appeal)
About Echo News TV LLC
Echo News TV LLC, led by Editor& Publisher Karen Brittingham‑Edmond, stands as a beacon of journalistic integrity and cultural stewardship, illuminating the enduring legacy of diverse ancestral voices and their pivotal role in shaping history. Rooted in a profound heritage, the publication is dedicated to advocacy, truth, and the empowerment of communities in New Jersey and beyond.

Karen Brittingham-Edmond
May 228 min read
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